Woman accused of killing another in KwaMashu granted bail

Woman accused of killing another in KwaMashu granted bail

A woman accused of killing another woman has been granted bail.

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According to police, 30-year-old Gugulethu Zungu got into an argument with the victim, Thandeka Mhlongo, while the pair were out drinking in KwaMashu, north of Durban last month.


It’s alleged Zungu stabbed Mhlongo, who later died in hospital.


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Police spokesperson, Thembeka Mbele says, "The matter was reported to the KwaMashu police and they proceeded to the scene where they found the suspect still drinking with friends. She was arrested and charged for murder. " 


The case has been remanded to the 13th of March. 


Zungu is out on bail of R1 000.


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