A tragic incident occurred in Polokwane, South Africa, on Monday, March 27, 2023, as a medical doctor allegedly killed his wife, who was also a doctor, before turning the gun on himself.
The 35-year-old medical doctor, identified as Mphikeleli Shikwambana, reportedly had a short argument with his 32-year-old wife, Dr. Tshimangadzo Muofhe, before the fatal incident occurred.
The couple was attached to different hospitals, with Shikwambana working at the Donald Frazer Hospital in Thohoyandou, while Muofhe was a doctor at the Provincial Hospital in Polokwane.
Their bodies were discovered by a family member at the Thornhill Estate in Polokwane.
Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo, in a statement, disclosed that the police had opened cases of murder and inquest following the incident. He stated that preliminary investigations revealed that the couple had a fight earlier in the day before the fatal shooting.
While the motive for the incident is yet unknown, domestic violence has not been ruled out.
The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has urged individuals facing domestic challenges to seek assistance and resolve their issues instead of resorting to taking lives.
The Limpopo Health Department has also issued a statement mourning the tragic passing of the medical doctors. Health MEC Dr. Phophi Ramathuba and acting HOD, Dr. Dombo, 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,” MEC Ramathuba said.
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of unresolved conflicts and domestic violence.
It is crucial for individuals to seek help when faced with challenges in their relationships and to avoid resorting to violence, which only leads to tragic and irreversible consequences.
In conclusion, the loss of two promising doctors in such a tragic manner is a sad reminder of the need for individuals to seek help and resolve conflicts peacefully.
It is a wake-up call to society to take domestic violence seriously and to take necessary steps to prevent it from happening.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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