The body of a woman was discovered in a river in Magwaveni

The body of a 42 year old female was discovered in a stream in Magwaveni – KZN this morning.

A member of the public contacted the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre at approximately 08:09 after he made the discovery. RUSA Members were immediately dispatched and on arrival, discovered the female in a prone position below a low lying foot bridge. Her head was wedged underwater between two boulders.

One resident informed Reaction Officers that they heard screams last night but were afraid to investigate. The identity of the deceased has been established. She resided approximately 100 meters from where her body was discovered. According to her family, she left her home at approximately 17:00 yesterday afternoon to purchase vegetables and did not return.

Circumstances surrounding the female’s death has not been established at this stage.