Women killed on way to work in Thembisa’s estranged husband found dead
Police traced her estranged husband as person of interest and found his body inside his vehicle in Midrand on Monday evening.
On Monday, Boitumelo Gift Mashita, a 23-year-old woman, was shot and killed while traveling to work in Temong, Mapungubwe Street, Ekurhuleni. Police are investigating the incident as a potential robbery. Just hours earlier, Mashita's estranged husband's body was discovered inside his vehicle in Midrand, where police had been tracking him.
The Gauteng police stated that there is currently no link between the two cases. President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his condolences and directed that the cases be prioritized to bring those responsible to justice.
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