Police searching for suspect in Maritzburg nurse's murder

Police searching for suspect in PMB nurse's murder

Police are investigating the murder of a Pietermaritzburg-based nurse, whose body was found in a sugarcane field this weekend.

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Nontobeko Kheswa was stabbed multiple times, allegedly by her husband.


In a statement - Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo - who's condemned the murder - says 40-year-old Kheswa was a mother to four children. 


Police spokesperson, Thulani Zwane says they're still looking for the suspect.


"It is alleged that a 40-year-old woman was on her way to work and she never reached her work. Just before midnight, her body was found with stab wounds. A case of murder has been opened further investigation," he said.


No arrests have been made. 


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