Jealous Boyfriend Sets Girlfriend And Sister Ablaze In South Africa

<blockquote>A horrifying case of domestic violence has shaken the South African community of eMalahleni, Witbank, Mpumalanga, after a 22-year-old woman, Nompumelelo Gumede, was allegedly set on fire by her jealous boyfriend. Eyes Of Lagos reports,<br><br>The suspect, who is also the father of Nompumelelos two-year-old child, reportedly attacked her in a jealous rage, dousing both her and his own sister in petrol before locking them inside a room and setting it ablaze.<br><br><b>Domestic Violence Turns Deadly in Mpumalanga</b><br>According to reports, the suspects sister had tried to intervene and protect Nompumelelo from the escalating violence. Tragically, she too became a victim of the gruesome attack.<br><br>Both women sustained severe burn injuries and are currently being treated in intensive care, with their conditions described as critical.<br><br><b>Suspect ArrestedCourt Appearance Scheduled</b><br>Authorities confirmed that the suspect was arrested shortly after the attack and will appear in court on Monday, July 28, 2025, to face charges of attempted murder and arson.<br><br><b>Calls for Justice and Stronger Protection for Women</b><br>The brutal incident has sparked outrage among gender-based violence (GBV) advocacy groups, who are now demanding swift justice and more proactive measures to safeguard women in domestic settings.<br><br><b>This is yet another example of how unsafe women are, even in their own homes, a local activist stated.</b><br><br>As Nompumelelo Gumede fights for her life in hospital, her family and community members are calling for urgent action and stronger laws to prevent such attacks in the future.</blockquote><br><a rel=ugc href="https://eyesoflagos.com/jealous-boyfriend-sets-girlfriend-and-sister-ablaze-in-south-africa-victim-in-icu/">https://eyesoflagos.com/jealous-boyfriend-sets-girlfriend-and-sister-ablaze-in-south-africa-victim-in-icu/</a>
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