The gruesome discovery of a woman’s body, 41, with her throat slit and her face covered with a plastic bag near Magabeni on Monday, has shocked the community and Umkomaas SAPS, sparking concern that the murder was a cruel act of gender-based violence.
Umkomaas SAPS responded to the call where a body was found lifeless in the bushes near Magabeni. Communications officer at Umkomaas SAPS, Warrant Officer Ajay Thawnarian, said, “The body of a woman aged 41, was found dead with her throat slit and her face covered with a plastic bag. “A case of murder was immediately opened and investigated. Shortly thereafter a suspect aged 30 years old was arrested and detained and will be appearing at Umbumbulu Magistrate’s Court.” Umkomaas SAPS Station Commander, Colonel QS Mabhida said, “I urge all victims of gender-based violence to report their perpetrators to police immediately. Umkomaas SAPS are here to protect and serve the community.” Any witnesses with information regarding the murder are urged to contact the investigating officer, Constable K S Cele, on 082-335-0187 or Umkomaas SAPS on 039-973-6100.
