Free State doctor, Dr Simon Ngcobo, was kidnapped in front of his family and later found murdered

Just two days before his 63rd birthday, a well-known Free State doctor was kidnapped in front of his family and later found murdered. (Read More Here).

According to Free State police spokesperson Captain Stephen Thakeng, Dr Simon Ngcobo was kidnapped and murdered on Monday.

Thakeng said Ngcobo's wife and two daughters were accosted by two suspects when they arrived at their Doorn home on Monday after a shopping trip. The woman heard her five-year-old daughter scream as they were unloading the car.

Thakeng said the car was found abandoned in

 Riebeeckstad, Welkom. His body was found a few metres from the car. Ngcobo's hands were tied, and he sustained gunshot wounds to his head and chest. 

He was set to celebrate his 63rd birthday on Wednesday. Thakeng said police were investigating a case of robbery and murder.