KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo has condemned the killing of a young nurse outside a local clinic north of Durban on Wednesday.
The woman, who can not be identified until her family has been informed, was gunned down outside a health facility in Verulam.
She was found inside her car with multiple gunshot wounds.
The 27-year-old woman was taken to a nearby hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
"The senseless murder of this young nurse is absolutely shocking and sad," Dhlomo said in a statement.
"It is unthinkable that anyone would deem it fitting to take away a life in such a callous manner.
"For us as healthcare professionals, it is always a sad day when we lose a staff member due to unnatural causes and in such violent fashion," he added.
The nurse, who had an 18-month-old child, was said to be a leader of a school health team at Osindisweni Hospital.
"We are all sad. She was loved. She was a quiet, dedicated and disciplined nurse. A very focused person," said her friends and colleagues.
Police spokesperson Lt-Col Thulani Zwane said a case of murder had been opened at the Verulam police station.
Health MEC condemns fatal shooting of nurse in KZN
Image: Supplied
KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo has condemned the killing of a young nurse outside a local clinic north of Durban on Wednesday.
The woman, who can not be identified until her family has been informed, was gunned down outside a health facility in Verulam.
She was found inside her car with multiple gunshot wounds.
The 27-year-old woman was taken to a nearby hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
"The senseless murder of this young nurse is absolutely shocking and sad," Dhlomo said in a statement.
"It is unthinkable that anyone would deem it fitting to take away a life in such a callous manner.
"For us as healthcare professionals, it is always a sad day when we lose a staff member due to unnatural causes and in such violent fashion," he added.
The nurse, who had an 18-month-old child, was said to be a leader of a school health team at Osindisweni Hospital.
"We are all sad. She was loved. She was a quiet, dedicated and disciplined nurse. A very focused person," said her friends and colleagues.
Police spokesperson Lt-Col Thulani Zwane said a case of murder had been opened at the Verulam police station.
Mom shot dead in front of children was a 'dedicated, hard-working' nurse
Free State Dept of Health reacts to verbal abuse video
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending
Related articles
Latest Videos