THE family of the slain University of Limpopo security officer, Christina Nyalungu (37), says they are left with more questions than answers about what led to her brutal killing.
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The family from Ga-Magowa Village in Ga-Mothapo, outside Mankweng, said they were left heartbroken by her death, especially because she leaves behind two kids.
The family revealed this on Wednesday, 16 September, during a visit by community organisation DIMAMO.
Christina’s elder sister, Florah, said the family still wants to know what led to their daughter’s brutal killing.
She said on Saturday, 12 September, they received a call informing them to rush to hospital.
“When we arrived, it was already too late. She was no more,” said Florah.
She said Christina leaves behind a 15-year-old and a one-year-eight-month-old.
Florah said the suspect, Thomas Samuel Maahlo (44), left them in pain.
She confirmed that Christina and Maahlo were in a romantic relationship but said the family had no idea what could have led to the killing.
“We have so many questions. We don’t know what could have led to something like this,” she said.
Limpopo police spokesman Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the deceased was attacked with a “hammer several times and left critically injured and bleeding. She succumbed to her injuries at hospital.”
Speaking to Daily Sun, DIMAMO chairman Chief Masetla said the organisation was deeply disappointed by the continued incidents of gender-based violence and femicide.
“We came here today to engage with the family and also to find ways in which we can assist them during this difficult time.
“As DIMAMO, we can confirm that we worked closely with the deceased on our community projects. Her death has affected us deeply.”
Maahlo appeared at the Mankweng Magistrates Court on Monday, 14 September, facing a murder charge.
He abandoned his bail application.
His case has been postponed to 13 November for further investigations, and he remains behind bars.
Christina was laid to rest on Saturday, 19 September.
