The Acting Provincial Commissioner for KwaZulu-Natal, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has condemned the latest killing of a Kwazulu-Natal police officer.
We are angered and disturbed by the news that a Sergeant from Mandeni Police Station was killed by her partner whilst she was off duty. The South African Police Services has been robbed of yet another foot soldier in such an unnecessary and tragic manner. We extended our deepest condolences to her family and colleagues who are understandably still shocked. Our Employee Health and Wellness officials will render the necessary support to them during this unfortunate period, he said.
It is alleged that yesterday at 17:30, the police woman was shot by her partner at Bhidla Section in Sundumbili after a domestic dispute. She sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the body and died at the scene. She has been identified as Sergeant Nonhlanhla Lindiwe Mazibuko (40). The 43-year-old suspect later handed himself over to the police and will appear in court soon. A firearm suspected to be used in the commission of crime was also seized by police. Police at Sundumbili are investigating a case of murder.
Source: South African Police Service