Four arrested for murder of a school teacher

Four people have been arrested in connection with the killing of a 53-year-old teacher on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.

According to police, Tholakele Cynthia Shelembe was found on Sunday in her home with strangulation marks on her neck and an open wound on her forehead.

She was declared dead on the scene and two vehicles were reported to be stolen.

Police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbele said a case of murder and robbery was opened. She said suspects between the ages from 18 and 36 for murder and theft of motor vehicles. They are to make their first court appearance on Thursday.

 

by Everngelista Muza