Nomboleko Simayile's death comes barely four days after burying her children.
spokesperson Thembinkosi Kinana said Simayile told officers that she was not feeling well, and was taken to All Saints Hospital.custody on Sunday afternoon 20 November 2022, she reported to the police that she was not feeling well, but did not say what the nature of the sickness was.”
“She was then immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention, where she allegedly died. The cause of death is yet to be established, and a post mortem will be conducted,” Kinana said.Simayile had already appeared in Engcobo Magistrate’s Court on murder charges, but the case was remanded to 29 November for a formal bail hearing.
An inquest docket has been registered for investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate into her death.Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane and various government officials joined the community members in paying their last respects, and ushering the children to the cemetery.
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