SA and Zimbabwe Health ministries take over Moyo murder probe

19 November 2015 - 15:08 By TMG Digital

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi met with Zimbabawe’s Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo to give an update into the investigation into the murder of his daughter‚ Zanele. Zanele Moyo‚ a student at the University of Cape Town‚ was found murdered at the apartment last month.A joint statement from South African and Zimbabwean authorities said the case was being dealt with at “the most senior ministerial state” because of “problems and confusion encountered thus far” in the investigation.“The issues discussed were pertaining to concerns surrounding the events of the investigation and the manner in which the post mortem was handled‚” the statement said.“To expedite and take the matter to its finality”‚ it was agreed that a process be set up between the health Ministry in SA and Zimbabwean counterparts‚ with the help of relevant authorities and experts from both countries”.This will entail “a review of the investigation and the progress made to date‚ post mortem procedures and conclusions‚ (and) the repatriation of the outstanding remains”...

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