Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Pretoria - Gauteng MEC for Health and Social Development Ntombi Mekgwe has expressed shock at the stabbing of a community service nurse at Sterkfontein Hospital last night.
The nurse, Nakene Masipa, 34, was allegedly stabbed in the chest by his girlfriend at the hospital's nurses' residence around 8pm. Attempts to resuscitate him failed and he died at the scene.
The suspect was believed to be a nurse employed at Dr Yusuf Dadoo Hospital also in Krugersdorp.
The matter has been reported to the police for further investigation and the motive is not known at this stage.
Mekgwe has sent her heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and his colleagues.
"It is tragic to lose a professional in such a violent manner," the MEC said.
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