Africa-Press – South-Africa. A Home Affairs employee in Durban died after being shot, sustaining six wounds to her body and head.
Police are investigating a case of murder after the 38-year-old woman was killed on Gopalall Hurbans Road in Tongaat on Thursday afternoon.
“The woman was reportedly driving her vehicle when a suspect who was standing next to the road allegedly fired several shots at her,” said police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda.
She was declared dead at the scene.
“The motive of the shooting has not been established as yet and a search for the suspects is underway.”
Private security company Reaction Unit South Africa head Prem Balram said witnesses at the scene alleged a man drew a firearm and fired multiple shots at the woman.
“Her vehicle veered off the road and crashed into construction barriers. The suspect thereafter fled on foot,” he said.
Home Affairs spokesperson Siya Qoza said the department condemned “in the strongest possible terms the senseless killing” of the woman.
“We offer our sincerest condolences to the family. Officials from the department are in regular contact with the family to offer support.”
The department was also offering psycho-social help to Tongaat Home Affairs employees, Qoza added.
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