In a heartbreaking incident in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, the lifeless body of 39-year-old Dr. Zamambo Siphokazi Mkhize was discovered in the trunk of her car on March 22, 2024. Dr. Mkhize, a respected pediatrician at Harry Gwala Regional Hospital, did not return from work on that fateful day, prompting concern from her husband.
When Dr. Mkhize remained unreachable by phone, her worried husband contacted her family and the car tracking company. Subsequently, he reported her missing. Later that evening, around 8 p.m., the South African Police Service (SAPS) located Dr. Mkhize’s abandoned vehicle on the J18 road in Imbali, merely 3km from her workplace.
The grim discovery was made when her family, arriving at the scene, found Dr. Mkhize’s body in the vehicle’s boot. The initial investigation suggests she suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head, alongside signs of physical assault, as indicated by a bruised and swollen eye. Valuables, including her handbag and cell phone, were missing from the car, hinting at a possible robbery.
Dr. Mkhize’s untimely death has left a void in the hearts of her family, colleagues, and the community she served. As a pediatrician, she dedicated her life to the wellbeing of children, making her loss all the more poignant. She is survived by her husband and children, who, along with her extended family and friends, are grappling with this immense tragedy.
In a heartbreaking incident in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, the lifeless body of 39-year-old Dr. Zamambo Siphokazi Mkhize was discovered in the trunk of her car on March 22, 2024. Dr. Mkhize, a respected pediatrician at Harry Gwala Regional Hospital, did not return from work on that fateful day, prompting concern from her husband.
When Dr. Mkhize remained unreachable by phone, her worried husband contacted her family and the car tracking company. Subsequently, he reported her missing. Later that evening, around 8 p.m., the South African Police Service (SAPS) located Dr. Mkhize’s abandoned vehicle on the J18 road in Imbali, merely 3km from her workplace.
The grim discovery was made when her family, arriving at the scene, found Dr. Mkhize’s body in the vehicle’s boot. The initial investigation suggests she suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head, alongside signs of physical assault, as indicated by a bruised and swollen eye. Valuables, including her handbag and cell phone, were missing from the car, hinting at a possible robbery.
Dr. Mkhize’s untimely death has left a void in the hearts of her family, colleagues, and the community she served. As a pediatrician, she dedicated her life to the wellbeing of children, making her loss all the more poignant. She is survived by her husband and children, who, along with her extended family and friends, are grappling with this immense tragedy.
Authorities are diligently investigating the circumstances surrounding Dr. Mkhize’s death, appealing to the public for any information that may lead to the arrest of those responsible. The community is urged to come together during this difficult time, offering support to the bereaved family and assisting law enforcement in their quest for justice.
