THE KwaDabeka community was left shocked and fearing for their lives after the bodies of a 40-year-old woman and her daughter (13) were found in their home on Monday morning.
The bodies of Nomalungelo ‘Lungi’ Ncobela and Nontobeko Vezi were found with multiple gunshot wounds by the driver of the school minibus who transports Nontobeko to school.
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Xolani Hlongwane, chairman of the Bhasobha Tsotsi group that fights against criminal activities in the area, said the community is still puzzled by the murders.
“It is believed the incident happened on Sunday at midnight. Some of the residents said they heard a gunshot but were too scared to go and check.”
Hlongwane said the driver hooted for a while and then decided to go inside the house as he found it strange that Nontobeko did not come outside. He found the door broken.
When he went inside, he found the two bodies and alerted the neighbours who then called the police.
“Lungi stayed with her daughter most of the time as her husband is a truck driver and he is often away. He left on Sunday afternoon and the incident happened at midnight,” said Hlongwane.
He said this is a second murder in that area in less than two weeks.
“Lungi was well known in this community and also a member of our group. She was an honest person who stood for what she believed in. We are very sad about this incident.”
KZN police spokesman, Lt/Col Thulani Zwane confirmed the incident and said police were notified on Monday morning about a murder in KwaDabeka C Section.
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“The mother and daughter were already dead when police arrived at the scene and the motive of the killing is unknown at this stage,” said Zwane.
A case of murder has been opened at KwaDabeka SAPS and no one has been arrested.
“We are pleading with anyone who may have information that could lead to the arrest of the murderers to contact Crime Stop on 10111.
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