Nomzila Madinane, a young pharmacist who had recently opened a new community pharmacy in KwaNyuswa, Hillcrest, before she was tragically killed in a shooting that claimed three lives.
A young pharmacist who reportedly opened a new pharmacy to improve access to healthcare in KwaNyuswa, near Hillcrest, has been shot and killed in a brazen attack that also claimed the lives of a cashier and a security guard.
KwaZulu-Natal police confirmed that three murder cases have been opened following the deadly shooting at a pharmacy in Inchanga on May 19, 2026.
According to reports, pharmacist Nomzila Madinane had recently opened the pharmacy after identifying a need for easier access to medication in the community, where many residents were allegedly forced to travel long distances for healthcare services.
The attack has left residents shocked and devastated, with many describing Madinane as a young entrepreneur committed to serving her community.
