Nurse gunned down at Richards Bay clinic
uMhlathuze officials say a clinic where a Richards Bay nurse was shot and killed will remain closed for the rest of the week.
Jabulisiwe Mthethwa, 42, was gunned down in Alton on Wednesday.
Police are searching for her husband, who works for the city's roads unit.
uMhlathuze's Bongani Gina says according to eyewitness reports, the gunman entered the clinic and spoke briefly with Mthethwa before opening fire.
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"The assailant armed with the handgun cornered Mrs Mthethwa, firing three shots resulting in fatal injuries.
"We can confirm that the paramedic declared her death on the scene. The police are currently chasing the suspect."
He says trauma counselling is being offered to staff at the clinic.
"We will keep the clinic closed for this week. We will make sure that all those who are concerned. especially the workers who witnessed this incident receive trauma counselling."
