Woman fatally stabbed in altercation in uMhlanga
The victim, a woman in her 30s, was fatally wounded in the altercation that took place near the taxi rank near the Gateway Theatre of Shopping.
TWO men have been arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing a woman in uMhlanga on Sunday afternoon.
The suspects, aged 37 and 44, are set to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday (August 6).
Provincial SAPS spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said a case of murder has been opened at the Durban North Police Station.
“Police in Durban North have arrested the two suspects, aged 37 and 44, for the murder of a 30-year-old woman who was stabbed to death on Sunday, August 4 in uMhlanga. Reports indicate that the victim and the suspects were involved in an altercation when one of the suspects withdrew a knife and fatally stabbed the woman. The suspects attempted to flee the scene but were arrested by the police,” he said.
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The incident occurred near the taxi rank near Gateway Theatre of Shopping at about 13:30.
Even though the incident did not occur at the mall, they commented on the matter, offering their condolences to the victim.
“The perpetrators have been apprehended by the South African Police Service (SAPS), but sadly, the victim succumbed to their injuries, and Gateway Theatre of Shopping sends sincere condolences to the victim’s family and friends. Gateway prioritises the safety and security of all patrons, and the matter has been handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) and is currently being investigated further,” the mall said in a statement.
Last month, two men were arrested at a roadblock on the M41 near La Lucia, when police discovered a woman’s body in the back of their vehicle.
At the time, public relations officer for the Durban North CPF Darryl Oliver, who was also at the scene, confirmed that the woman’s body was covered with bags and cardboard in the back of the suspects’ vehicle.
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