Man sought for ‘killing’ girlfriend
Jeppestown – A 24-year-old woman was strangled and killed, allegedly by her ex-boyfriend on Saturday evening in his flat at the Mai Mai hostel in Jeppestown.
The woman, Simphiwe Nxumalo’s body was found by police covered with a blanket. She had bruises on her hands, face and neck, while her chest was exposed.
Her cousin Vumile Nkosi said a neighbour’s son informed them that Simphiwe was screaming for help at her ex-boyfriend’s place. “When we got there we found the door locked and a window open. It was dark inside and we could not see anything. We called out for her but there was no response. Later we saw him coming out and locking the door. We asked him to open the door but he refused; and walked away. The hostel induna called the police, and when they arrived they broke down the door, and we saw her body covered with a blanket,” said Nkosi.
Nkosi said Nxumalo had been in a relationship with the man since September last year, before he started getting abusive this year.
“At first he assured everyone that he loved her, but early this year we saw a different side of him. He stalked her and wanted to know her every move. When they argued he shoved her around and started hitting her,” Nkosi said.
Police spokesperson Captain Richard Munyai said a case of murder is being investigated: “We appeal to the ex-boyfriend to come forward and help with investigations,” he said.
