A suspect arrested in connection with the murder of Ntombifuthi Nxumalo is expected to make his first appearance in the Thembisa magistrate's court on Tuesday afternoon. Nxumalo's body was discovered on Saturday next to the Mooifontein cemetery in Thembisa. The suspect was arrested in Mohlabaneng village in Limpopo, over 400km away from the crime scene, which he allegedly fled to after committing the crime.
Nxumalo's family is calling for justice and is still struggling to accept the horrific circumstances of her death. Her family spokesperson, Linda Nhleko, said they were hurt and that this experience has left a scar that will never heal for them. The family never imagined going through such an experience and is preparing to face the man they believe is responsible for their loss.
The family will forever remember 2023 because of the loss. Nhleko said when people talk about the killings of women and gender-based violence, they will count Nxumalo's as one of the cases. The family does not know the suspect and will see him for the first time when he appears in court. They want justice so that people know a woman is the most respected and important person in the world.
Nxumalo is survived by five children who are struggling to deal with the loss of their mother. Her daughter, Cindy Nxumalo, said her mother was more than just a parent to her, she was her friend. The family is worried about how they will pay to transport Nxumalo's body to Nongoma, where she comes from, as she was unemployed and did not have funeral insurance.
The family is seeking assistance with donations to transport Nxumalo's body to Nongoma. Nhleko said they do not have any insurance, and Nxumalo was not working. The family wants the police to lock the suspect in prison and throw away the keys, so he never sees the light of day again.
Nkosikhona Luvuno, chief of the Ehlanzeni hostel in Thembisa, urged men to reject violence and become people women and children can trust. The community is coming to terms with the incident, and the family is trying to cope with their loss. The suspect's arrest has brought some solace to the family, but they are still seeking justice.
The case highlights the issue of gender-based violence and the killings of women in South Africa. The family of Ntombifuthi Nxumalo is just one of many who have been affected by this scourge. As the suspect appears in court, the family and the community will be watching closely, hoping for justice to be served.
Key points
- The suspect in Ntombifuthi Nxumalo's murder is set to appear in court.
- Nxumalo's family is calling for justice and struggling to cope with her loss.
- The case highlights the issue of gender-based violence and the killings of women in South Africa.
