Cape Town – Police in Limpopo are investigating a case of murder and inquest after two doctors were found dead at their opulent estate in Polokwane.
Mainfred Mphikeleli Shikwambana, 35, and his wife, 32-year-old Tshimangadzo Muofhe, were found dead at their home in Thornhill Estate on Monday by a family member.
Police spokesperson Motlafela Mojapelo said Shikwambane allegedly shot and killed his wife after the couple had a fight.
“Preliminary police investigations revealed that the couple had a fight earlier in the day and in the afternoon the woman was allegedly shot dead by her husband who thereafter turned the gun on himself,” said Mojapelo.
He said the motive for the incident was still unknown but domestic violence could not be ruled out.
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According to TimesLIVE Limpopo health MEC, Phophi Ramathuba described the incident as a blow to the medical industry.
“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 a department,” Phophi was quoted as saying in the report.
She said that Shikwambane served for two years as an acting clinical manager at Donald Frazer hospital and managed to turn it from leading in maternal deaths in the Vhembe district to recording zero while his wife championed the protection of pregnant women and their unborn children.
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Compiled by Olwethu Mpeshe
