By Staff Reporter
POLOKWANE: A 35-year-old Doctor attached to Donald Frazer hospital in Thohoyandou shot and killed his 32-year-old wife, also a Doctor attached to the Provincial Hospital in Polokwane. The incident happened at Thornhill Estate in Polokwane on Monday, March 27.
The police and forensic pathology responded to a call after they were alerted of the scene by the neighbours.
Preliminary Police investigations revealed that the couple fought earlier in the day and in the afternoon, the woman was then allegedly shot dead by her husband who thereafter turned the gun on himself.
Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba and acting HOD Dr Dombo, who were on the scene with the families of the deceased, have described their death 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. Dr Mphikeleli Shikwambana, prior his permanent appointment, served for two years as an Acting Clinical Manager for Donald Fraser Hospital where he managed to turn the hospital around from leading in maternal death in the Vhembe district to recording zero during that tenure and he continued sustaining his excellent performance in clinical governance leading to us giving him the responsibility to act as the overall head of the institution at the beginning of this month.
On the other hand, his wife Dr Tshimangadzo Muofhe will be missed by her colleagues and patients in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of Pietersburg hospital for her dedication and commitment when it comes to protecting pregnant women and their unborn children.
The motive for the incident is unknown at this stage but domestic violence cannot be ruled out.
The Police in Polokwane have opened cases of murder and inquest following an incident.
The Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has urged people experiencing domestic challenges to seek assistance and resolve their issues instead of resorting to taking lives.
