Hibberdene police are investigating a case of murder after the body of Phumzile ‘Nuh’ Mthethwa, was recently found in Bangibizo in Mthwalume.
According to KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, the 3-year-old woman was found dead in the bushes in the Squngeni Location on Tuesday.
“The deceased’s body was found with bruises, and it is alleged that she was strangled to death by an unknown suspect,” said Netshiunda.
He added that the motive for the killing was unknown.
Mthethwa’s death comes as the number of women being killed in the country escalates as there are 8 women who have recently been found dead in the Gauteng province.
