Parliament sends condolences to Nkwashu family

Chairperson shocked at the death of intern doctor business of Parliament

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has expressed shock at the gruesome murder of Ms Sibongile Pretty Nkwashu, a 25-year-old intern doctor in Mankweng, Limpopo.

Dr Dhlomo has lauded law enforcement agencies for the arrest of a 25-year-old suspect in connection with the murder. “We call upon the justice system to act on this senseless murder”.

Committee Chairperson Dr Dhlomo commended the swift response of both Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, and the Limpopo MEC for Health, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, who have visited the grieving Nkwashu family. “We should condemn gender-based violence and see this as a male problem that needs all men of all races and ages to fight it.”

Dr Dhlomo extended his condolences to the Nkwashu family.

For media enquiries or interviews with the Chairperson, please contact the committee’s Media Officer:

Yoliswa Landu
Parliamentary Communication Services
Tel: 021 403 8203
Cell: 081 497 4694
E-mail: ylandu@parliament.gov.za

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