Colleague nabbed in pregnant Estcourt woman's murder case

Colleague nabbed in pregnant Estcourt woman's murder case

The loved ones of slain teacher Hlengiwe Ndaba say they were shocked when her co-worker, was arrested as a suspect. 

Hlengiwe Ndaba Estcourt woman
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The burnt remains of the Estcourt woman, who was eight-months pregnant, were found inside a bakkie in Winterton in July. 


Police made a breakthrough last week arresting two suspects. One of them's a teacher - at the school Ndaba taught at. 


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The 35-year-old sister, Xolisile says the news is very distressing. 


"We are very disappointed with this issue. We never expected this, especially since this lady is a colleague. We treat colleagues as our sisters and brothers. We are very sad."


A 45-year-old man is due in court on Monday. 

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