ETHEKWINI NEWS FLASH

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06 January 2020


Mayor Kaunda Condemns Killing of Girlfriend Allegedly By a Member of Durban Metro Police

EThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has condemned the gruesome murder of Zinhle Muthwa.It is alleged that Constable Ndumiso Khumalo used his service pistol to commit the murder of Ms Muthwa who is alleged to have had a romantic relationship with and the motive of the murder is not known at this stage pending the police investigation.

The 30-year-old Constable from the Durban Metro Police Multi Operational Response Team was arrested and he appeared at uMbumbulu Magistrate Court today. He will remain in custody until 13 January 2020 where he is expected to apply for bail.

“As the Municipality we strongly condemn gender based violence and it is sad that Ms Muthwa was allegedly killed by someone who was meant to uphold the law, we, therefore, call on Durban Metro Police Members not to use service pistol to deal with anger issues. We also call upon the Police to conduct a thorough investigation to get to the bottom of this matter. Institutions that are responsible for dispencing justice must also send a clear message that crimes of this nature are not acceptable in our society,” said Kuanda.

Mayor Kaunda sends his heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives and friends of the deceased.

ENDS

Issued by the Mayor’s Office

For more information contact Mayoral Spokesperson Mluleki Mntungwa on 060 974 1140 or Simphiwe Dlamini on 061 433 0110.