Mother and daughter kidnapped, murdered

902 A crime scene expert takes pictures of the scene on 7th street in Linden where 3 men tried to hijack a woman after a chase with the police that started in Robindale. 190208. Picture: Bongiwe Mchunu

902 A crime scene expert takes pictures of the scene on 7th street in Linden where 3 men tried to hijack a woman after a chase with the police that started in Robindale. 190208. Picture: Bongiwe Mchunu

Published Dec 14, 2012

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Molweni, KwaZulu-Natal - The bodies of a woman and her daughter were found on Friday in Molweni, north west of Durban, police said.

Police believe Sibongile Thusini, 45, and her daughter Mpume Mabaso, 21, were attacked and kidnapped by two people from their home in Phoenix, north of Durban, around 1am on Friday morning, said Colonel Jay Naicker.

“One of the suspects is known to the family. It is alleged that the two victims were assaulted and their bodies were put in the suspect's vehicle and they drove away,” he said.

“Their bodies were later recovered today near Molweni Cemetery, inside the vehicle.”

No arrests have been made with the motive for the attack unknown.

Police request those with any information to contact Phoenix police. - Sapa

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