The body of Zinhle Muthwa was found on New Year’s Day at the Ndaya Reserve in KZN after she went missing on the morning of 31 December.
Zinhle’s parents positively identified the body as their daughter’s, who is said to have been in her 20’s. She sustained head injuries and multiple bruises. It is alleged that she had initially gone missing after someone in a white car picked her up in New Germany.
Police spokesperson, Capt. Nqobile Gwala said: “The circumstances surrounding the incident are still being investigated. A case of murder is being investigated by Umbumbulu police. We are appealing to anyone who might have information about the suspects involved to contact their local police.”
Police urge anyone with any information to come forward and contact local police or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.