Doctor gunned down in Bay
Empangeni clinical psychologist murdered in ‘hit’ attack.
CONDOLENCES have been pouring in following the shock murder of Zululand Professor Humphrey Ngcobo, who was shot several times in what appears to be a ‘hit’ in Richards Bay in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Professor Ngcobo (47) was reportedly leaving Bhubesi Guest House at Mzingazi after a graduation party at around3.10am when he was approached by an unknown male.
‘The suspect, wearing a pinkish apron and a woman’s hat fired several shots towards him. He was fatally wounded and rushed to Netcare The Bay Hospital where he later died,’ said Empangeni SAP Captain Mbongeni Mdlalose.
No arrests have been made and police are urging anyone with information leading to the whereabouts of the suspect to come forward.
Professor Ngcobo was a clinical psychologist based at Life Empangeni Garden Clinic and had previously headed the Psychology Department at the University of Zululand.
‘It is with great sadness that we mark the sudden and tragic passing of Professor Ngcobo,’ said management and staff at Life Empangeni Garden Clinic on Monday. ‘He was a man who gave so much of his time and of himself to his patients. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he had touched. Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones in this time of sadness.’
Such a shock. He was truly an excellent Dr. For all the years he has been my Dr, I must truly salute him as he was a person of integrity and he helped me in dealing with so much. Going to miss him.
May ur soul rest in peace Prof Ngcobo u will be greatly missed by all in Garden Clinic
His smile and friendly face will be missed in the hospital passage.a Big loss for this community.Hope the person behind this be brought to justice quickly….
Condolences to the family. He was such a gentle soul. The Psychology Society has lost one of its true sons. Rest in peace Mapholoba.
On Sunday we woke up to the news that Mr JZH Qwabe, principal of Birdswood SS School has passed on. Kindly contact the school for more details. May his soul RIP
shame dit is sad om te hoor van die man wat geskiet is hy was n baie goeie dokter ek bid vir sy familie dat die Here Jesus Christus hul deur die tyd sal dra waar daar hartseer en pain en leiding sal wees glo hul almal sal rustigheid by God se voete kry strekte aan al die familie
Condolences to d Family we will mic him with his great Haert n he was always Humbled to Everyone RIP Proff NGcobo #Sad
What a great loss…may your soul rest in peace Prof Ngcobo!
What a loss for the people of Zululand for losing such a kind and dedicated doctor may his soul rest in peace.
So sad that a person of his calibre had to die in this cruel and heartless manner. RIP Prof Ngcobo. Hope justice will be served. Crime has indeed got out of hand in our beloved S.A.
May His soul rest in peace I was his patient and also he was my lecturer I don’t know how to put but he didn’ t deserve it KZn is left out in arainy weather The devil is aliar he was a hero . He indeed left a mark lala ngokuthula Mapholoba , Mashiyamahle you will always be remembered ubu gwala lobu , nendlala fellow africans !!
U were a friend, a brother, a confidante, a mentor a doctor.an inspiration…the big tree for me and many others! We are poor without u! Gone too soon Prof…just gone too soon! Lala kahle Mapholoba! U will be solely missed mhlobo wami
May His soul rest in forever peace and the culprits put behind bars. Its a loss to the community of Zululand and also a great loss to the health fraternity.
To become a doctor of this calliber takes more than a decade and yet people of our country are killing them. Its a big loss to the family and friends as well as the whole country!!! Phumula kahle Mnewethu!!!
Such a tragedy. He was a compassionate person who took his patients needs to heart. I only ever heard good remarks about him and had first hand experience of one of my family members being very sick in Garden Clinic. You will be sadly missed Prof. Condolences to the family. RIP Prof.
Only God knows about this, no words can explain the pain of loosing a friend, a colleague, a brother, a father, a leader…what a lost! Devil is a liar. May Hi soul rest in peace, besikuthanda Mapholoba.
We are out of words by the tragedy of Prof Ngcobo we have lost an Academic,Researcher,Psychotherapist,Mentor,.This is a great loss we express our condolences to Ngcobo Family of this terrible loss.We pray and hope that God will bring comfort and healing to the entire Family.Prof Ngcobo has made his mark of producing Psychologists and mentoring them.May his soul Rest in Peace Amen
What a loss of good, humble,loving and sweet life. Why you Mapholoba. I’m where I am because of you. You were not only a Therapist but also a friend and a brother to many people.You’ll always be missed by your smile and love for people. May your soul rest in peace, indlela yethu.We’ll always love you Mashiya amahle.
RIP Mapholoba kufa kanti luphi udosi lwakho! These are really sad news. Nkosi muphe umphumlela wafuthi nokukhanya kwaphakade kumkhanyele aphumule ngobuhle Amen. Usikhonzele lapho uyakhona uze ukhonze ku Zanele Mary Maxase.
I am short of an adjective to describe the pain this has brought to me and everybody in the field of psychology. Prof Ngcobo was my lecturer and I can assure you all; he was the best! Gone too soon Mapholoba… The great and indispensable values that you instilled in us shall live forever. Rest In Peace Dear Prof.
Ulale kahle Mapholoba , uyidlalile indima yakho empilweni . Mina ngafunda ngenxa yakho. Umthetho awudlale indima yawo.
Reading all these comments makes me realise that he surely touched and changed many lives. I am reminded of a line I read somewhere.
‘To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”
To all his students and mentees: let him go but keep him alive in your hearts by shining wherever you are. Condolences to family, colleagues and friend.
ulale ngoxolo mapholoba uyidlalile indima yakho.usikhonzele.lawuyakhona.siyohlala sikukhumbula.umthetho uyidlale indima yawo ngeke izinyembezi zethu ziwele phansi
rest in peace baba umapholoba hamba kahle
Its such a shock to lose such a wonderful caring person and a man of honour. I am forever greatful to have met you and will never forget how you helped me in most difficult times in my life.May the angels of the Lord welcome you on the other side,I will miss you dearly especially your smile.Rest in Peace!!!
Words fail me in a time like this! I don’t understand how someone can kill such a vaulable person in our society! Prof was a good person who wouldn’t harm anyone.
Had a smile that brightened a room. He was my lecrurer at Unizul back in the day. He loved and took pride in his Job he would lecture us for a good hour not looking at a book. Showing that he came well prepared to do his work! We have little people of this calibre nowadays. He also helped a close friend as a therapist, went beyond his call of duty to help her. You will be missed Prof Ngcobo you have inspired me to study hard and follow my dreams. I can only hope that I will at least be a quarter of a person you were. Your legacy lives on. The department of pychology suffered a great loss. Rest in Peace Sphiwe Mapholoba! You have touched our lives in a good way. We will always love you.
Justice must be served here. Aluta continua
Hawu kwaze kwabuhlungu engikuzwile ngoProf Sphiwe Ngcobo,I was foning in order to make an appointment and sadly I received these news and sengivele ngagula more m more dipressed now. May your soul rest in peace Pholoba u will always be remembered by us as your patients,coz u were like friend to everyone. I’m speechless……