Grandmother strangled to death in Durban home invasion
Updated | By Nushera Soodyal
There's a manhunt for two men who strangled a Durban grandmother to death.
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According to police, the robbers entered a home on Alwar Road in Merebank on Tuesday and attacked the 57-year-old woman, her five-year-old grandchild and their helper.
Spokesperson, Nqobile Gwala says they tied up the child and helper before killing the woman.
"The suspects allegedly ransacked the house and left with cellphones and other household items.
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"A case of murder and house robbery have been opened for investigation at the Wentworth police station."
Gwala says the child and helper weren't physically harmed.
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