North West Health MEC condemns murder of beloved nurse
Sister Iris Mohokare was found dead in her home. She was promoted to Facility Manager at Ipelegeng Clinic days before her murder.
A 47-year-old nurse was found murdered in her North West home on Sunday, 16 October. The North West MEC for Health, Madoda Sambatha, condemned the killing and called on communities to protect women.
NORTH WEST NURSE MURDERED
Sister Iris Mohokare’s body was found in her rented home in Schweizer-Reneke on Sunday. Just two days before she assumed a new position after being promoted to Facility Manager at Ipelegeng Clinic. Sambatha described the murder as devastating.
“We condemn Sister Mohokare’s murder in the strongest terms and we want to appeal to anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the alleged killer to contact the police,” he said.
“It is an unfortunate and disturbing reality that women in this country are no longer safe. Our communities and homes have become a haven for criminals who prey on and murder women and young girls,” added the MEC.
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Before her promotion, Sister Mohokare served as an Operational Manager at Charon Clinic. The North West health department said the deceased’s memorial service would be held at the Ipelegeng Multi-Purpose Center on Tuesday, 18 October from 12:00 to 15:00.
The funeral will take place on Saturday, 22 October, from 7:00 at the Moroto Trust 27 kilometres outside Thaba Nchu, Free State.
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