Staff Reporter.
The SA police Service (SAPS) in Polokwane says the domestic violence cannot be ruled out following the death of two doctors on Monday (March 27).
Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said a female doctor (32) attached to the Pietersburg Provincial Hospital was shot dead by her husband (35) who then turned the gun on himself.
“The bodies of the deceased were found at the Thornhill Village Estate by a family member who arrived from Vhembe on Monday afternoon.
Mojapelo said preliminary investigations revealed the couple had a fight earlier in the day and the woman was shot later the afternoon.
Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba has described the death of the two medical doctors as an immense loss to the department.
“This is a sad day for me and the entire department. We are devastated. Losing such hardworking, dedicated, and promising young people is a blow for us as the department,” said Ramathuba.
One of the victims, Dr Mphikeleli Shikwambana, was appointed as head of Donald Fraser Hospital at the beginning of March.
His wife Dr Tshimangadzo Muofhe was an Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialist at Pietersburg hospital.
Compiled by Lehlohonolo Lehana.