Durban - A policewoman shot and killed herself in her car near the farm KwaMafutha, Gingindlovu, on Thursday evening, KwaZulu-Natal police said.
She was found around 18:00, Major Thulani Zwane said in a statement.
The motive for the suicide was still unknown.
An inquest was opened.
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