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Family of Zimbabwean woman killed in UK appeals for privacy
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The family of Zimbabwean-born Nothabo Zandile Tshuma (nee Khumalo) has appealed for privacy as they mourn the deaths of her and her two young daughters in the United Kingdom.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Khumalo family said they were devastated by the loss of Zandile, 42, and her daughters, Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5, and expressed gratitude for the support they have received from the public.
"The Khumalo family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Zandile (Nothabo) Khumalo and her two children.
"We are grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers and support during this devastating time," the family said.
The family said they could not comment on the circumstances surrounding the deaths because the matter remains under official investigation.
"As the circumstances surrounding their passing remain under official investigation, we are unable to comment further at present. We are also awaiting guidance from the relevant authorities before confirming funeral and memorial arrangements," the statement read.
The Khumalo family also urged members of the public to refrain from sharing unverified information or speculating about the case.
"We respectfully ask that our family's privacy be honoured and that unverified information or speculation not be shared," the statement said.
The family added that those wishing to assist with funeral and memorial expenses could make voluntary contributions through the official channels they have established.
The appeal comes as British police continue investigating the deaths of Zandile and her daughters, whose bodies were discovered at their home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire.
Police are searching for Zandile's husband, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who is wanted in connection with the investigation. Detectives have said they believe he travelled from the United Kingdom to Zimbabwe before the bodies were discovered.
Zimbabwean authorities have said they are monitoring developments and are awaiting official communication from their British counterparts regarding the case.
Police investigations in the United Kingdom remain ongoing.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Khumalo family said they were devastated by the loss of Zandile, 42, and her daughters, Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5, and expressed gratitude for the support they have received from the public.
"The Khumalo family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Zandile (Nothabo) Khumalo and her two children.
"We are grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers and support during this devastating time," the family said.
The family said they could not comment on the circumstances surrounding the deaths because the matter remains under official investigation.
"As the circumstances surrounding their passing remain under official investigation, we are unable to comment further at present. We are also awaiting guidance from the relevant authorities before confirming funeral and memorial arrangements," the statement read.
The Khumalo family also urged members of the public to refrain from sharing unverified information or speculating about the case.
"We respectfully ask that our family's privacy be honoured and that unverified information or speculation not be shared," the statement said.
The family added that those wishing to assist with funeral and memorial expenses could make voluntary contributions through the official channels they have established.
The appeal comes as British police continue investigating the deaths of Zandile and her daughters, whose bodies were discovered at their home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire.
Police are searching for Zandile's husband, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who is wanted in connection with the investigation. Detectives have said they believe he travelled from the United Kingdom to Zimbabwe before the bodies were discovered.
Zimbabwean authorities have said they are monitoring developments and are awaiting official communication from their British counterparts regarding the case.
Police investigations in the United Kingdom remain ongoing.
Source - The Herald
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