Woman gunned down outside Gqeberha hospital

Eastern Cape police are investigating a case of murder after a receptionist at St George’s Hospital in Gqeberha was shot dead outside the facility.

Murder case

The 49-year-old, who has been identified as Carol Anne Magielies, was shot multiple times on Sunday evening by an unknown suspect shortly after finishing her shift.

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Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said at around 7pm, Magielies was on her way to get into her transport when she was approached by an unknown suspect who pulled her aside and fired multiple shots at her. 

The suspect then fled on foot and Magielies was rushed to the hospital where she died.

Van Rensburg said the motive for the shooting is unknown. A case of murder was opened and will be investigated.

“Anyone who can assist with the investigation, or can furnish any information relating to the shooting, is asked to contact Saps Humewood, D/Sgt Ridwaan Baatjies on 073 130 3018 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or send information via MYSAPSAPP.

“All information received will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous,” she said in a statement.

Man stabbed at nightclub

In another unrelated incident, a 38-year-old man was stabbed at a nightclub on Saturday in Bethelsdorp.

“It is alleged that at approximately 1.20am, police responded to a complaint at Livingstone Hospital of a 38-year-old male that died due to multiple stab wounds to his head and neck.

“It is alleged that Jeremy Mopp was rushed to hospital after being stabbed at a nightclub in Bethelsdorp,” said Van Rensburg.

She added the circumstances surrounding the incident were under investigation.

Police appealed to anyone who may have witnessed anything or can provide information relating to the murder to contact police in Bethelsdorp on 071 475 1953 or Crime Stop.

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