A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Zinhle Muthwa, whose bruised body was found on the side of a KZN road on New Year’s morning.

Muthwa’s body was recovered at 09:55 on Wednesday at Ndaya Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, News24 previously reported. The 29-year-old had head injuries and multiple bruises.

Her parents positively identified her body on Thursday.

“On January 4, 2020, Umbumbulu detectives led by the station commander followed up information regarding the suspect involved in the murder,” said police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala on Sunday.

“A 30-year-old suspect was traced and arrested in the Umbumbulu area after an intensive investigation. A firearm suspected to be used in the commission of an offence was also confiscated by police.”