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NHS Surgeon Murdered in South Africa During Family Trip
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Dr. Kar Hao Teoh, a 40-year-old NHS surgeon, was fatally shot.
- The incident occurred in Cape Town, South Africa, during a family vacation.
- An inquest has concluded his death was a senseless, unlawful killing.
A UK-based NHS surgeon, Dr. Kar Hao Teoh, aged 40, was unlawfully killed in Cape Town, South Africa, while on a significant family holiday. The incident took place in August 2023 as Dr. Teoh was traveling with his mother, wife, and young son.
His death occurred amidst a protest that had blocked the road where they were driving. A coroner's inquest held in Essex has officially concluded that Dr. Teoh's killing was unlawful. Senior coroner Lincoln Brookes characterized the event as a "senseless killing."
