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Mkhize to visit family of murdered intern doctor

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Health Minister Zweli Mkhize will on Tuesday visit the Mankweng hospital outside Polokwane where an intern doctor was killed.

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Xongile Nkhwashu’s remains were found on Sunday night at the doctors’ residence.

Mkhize will also convey condolences to the Nkhwashu family at Dzumeri outside Giyani.

A suspect known to the deceased has been arrested in connection with the killing.

Mkhize says his death is a loss to the health sector.