The wife of the Russian killed in South Africa flew to Russia with the ashes of her husband

The wife of Russian tourist Anatoly Nizovtsev, who died in South Africa in the attack of robbers, flew to Russia after the cremation of her husband, told RBC in the Russian Embassy in Pretoria.

“Nizovtseva yesterday (November 13) flew to Russia from Johannesburg with the ashes of the deceased,” the diplomats said.

The attack occurred on the evening of November 5 on a highway in Gauteng province. According to the embassy, the couple Anatoly and Elena Nizovtsev were driving from Johannesburg towards Kruger National Park. Around 22:00 local time, they stopped, presumably to replace the wheel. Unknown attacked them, took away personal belongings and opened fire. Anatoly Nizovtsev died on the spot from gunshot wounds. His wife was injured in her left eye.

In the murder of the Russian suspected gang of robbers. Nizovtseva provided medical care. The Embassy also reported that she was helped with the execution of documents for the organization of cremation of the body of her husband and the subsequent transportation of the urn with ashes to Russia.

In September, 27 people were shot in South Africa. In a tavern in Vedel, 17 people were killed, another 15 were injured. In Lwandale, ten people were killed and 11 others were injured.