A nurse was arrested at her home in Vosloorus in connection with the murder of her domestic worker, who was allegedly killed for life insurance money.
The woman, who cannot be named until she appears in court, allegedly took out three life insurance policies for Busiswa Nxumalo with three different companies - Stangen Life, Outsurance, and King Price.News24 was present when the woman, who is employed as a nurse in Alberton, was arrested on Wednesday morning at her home in Vosloorus.Nxumalo's body was found with her throat slit at a dump site in Lenasia South, a short distance from the nurse's previous home.
In terms of those life policies, the nurse could expect R6 million in payouts if Nxumalo died from unnatural causes. The nurse who hails from KwaHlabisa, in northern KwaZulu-Natal, is expected to appear in court soon, facing charges of murder and insurance fraud.Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.