North West MEC for Social Development Fenny Gaolaolwe has described the passing away of the departmental female staff as ‘shocking’ and ‘gruesome.’ Gaolaolwe was reacting to the sad news of the passing away of Refilwe Maine who was allegedly killed by her husband on Monday. Maine was working for Victim Empowerment directorate in the department.

“We received with sadness the news of the sudden departure of one of our own staff member.”On behalf of the department, I offer my deepest condolences to Maine family and to their  loved ones in this difficult moment,” Gaolaolwe said, adding that the gruesome killing of a woman took place at a time when the province and the country at large are still observing 365 days of activism for no violence against women and children.According to the police statement the suspect allegedly hanged himself after leaving suicide note.

Police were called to the house in Extension 13 on Sunday, when a friend visited the couple after they failed to answer their cellphones and found them dead.

Cases of murder and inquest were opened.
-TDN
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