Jealous Boyfriend Allegedly Douses Girlfriend with Petrol, Sets Her Ablaze - The Zambian Observer

Jealous boyfriend allegedly douses girlfriend with petrol, sets her ablaze in South Africa (See Photos)

A 22-year-old South African woman, Nompumelelo Gumede, is in critical condition after being set alight by her boyfriend in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga. The man, reportedly driven by jealousy, allegedly doused both Nompumelelo and his own sister with petrol before setting them on fire. He then locked them in a room, leaving both victims with severe burn injuries. The sister had been trying to protect Nompumelelo during the attack. The suspect was arre…

Man in court for setting partner, sister alight

Man in court for setting partner, sister alight Estelle.Bronkhorst Mon, 07/28/2025 - 11:00 JOHANNESBURG - Two Emalahleni women are fighting for their lives in hospital with severe burn wounds.Nompumelelo Gumede was doused with petrol, locked in a room and set on fire by her live-in boyfriend and the father of her young child.The man's sister, who tried to protect Gumede, also suffered similar injuries.  The boyfriend has been arrested and will …

Jealous boyfriend allegedly douses girlfriend with petrol, sets her ablaze - The Zambian Observer

A 22-year-old South African woman, Nompumelelo Gumede, is fighting for her life in ICU after she was set ablaze by her boyfriend and father of her two-year-old child. The horrific domestic violence incident occurred in eMalahleni, Witbank, Mpumalanga province. According to preliminary reports, the suspect, in a fit of jealousy, allegedly doused Nompumelelo and his […] The post Jealous boyfriend allegedly douses girlfriend with petrol, sets her a…