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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,

The suspect, who is also the father of Nompumelelo’s 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.

Domestic Violence Turns Deadly in Mpumalanga
According to reports, the suspect’s sister had tried to intervene and protect Nompumelelo from the escalating violence. Tragically, she too became a victim of the gruesome attack.

Both women sustained severe burn injuries and are currently being treated in intensive care, with their conditions described as critical.

Suspect Arrested – Court Appearance Scheduled
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.

Calls for Justice and Stronger Protection for Women
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.

“This is yet another example of how unsafe women are, even in their own homes,” a local activist stated.

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.

BadEnglish:
Nigerians are crazy, but u see South Africans, they are raven mad.

wiseone28:
I hope they won't blame it on Nigerian or Zimbabwean

Lionessza6:
We all knew this would make first page because the man in involved isn't Nigerian....

Similar threads where the culprits were Nigerian men were ignored by the concerned ones on this very thread

Osiris12:
South African men and violence against anything is like bread and butter

Lionessza6:
The screenshot says a lot

And don't forget which country is the most insecure to the point that migrants and tourists avoid it

200 people can get killed in one night and life goes on as normal ?

Nackzy:
This South African can be crazy sha, they hate foreigners and still hate themselves

Osiris12:
that’s naija under apc. Hehehehehehehehehehehehehe

helinues:
Respond to this thread first before pointing fingers. Or are you in support of what a teenager boyfriend did to her ex?

Lionessza6:
When the incidents on the screenshots happened, I hope you didn't blame xenophobia ...and when you unlived 200 innocent lives in one night

Lionessza6:
Why would I support any violence against anyone ?

Did you question why these incidents did not make first page ?

Chikarata2020:
The most violent men in Africa. Always in the news for killing and violence conduct, their women still love them despite all

Lionessza6:
You expect us to hate SA men who have done nothing but build us a good home because of a few psychos among them ? . You must be out if your damn mind.


Nigerian women should hate Nigerian men because lots of their counterparts are a global nuisance?

Shouldn't they be scared of you because you are capable of unliving 200 people in one night in the same village ?

helinues:
Again, what's your whataboutism for? How many of domestic violence threads have made it to FP on this forum or you haven't read any? We have discussed those

Let's discuss this foreign weird news from South Africa. Should a 22 years old boy be having this kind of mentality when he should be busy with his education, career?

Lionessza6:
Maybe we should do a broad study about young violent men in relationships ,I will focus on the ones in SA, you should focus on the ones in your backyard and we can compare notes and compile a report...are you game ?

helinues:
Kenya and South Africa, no disrespecting, their men are not responsible in marriage, in relationships. All thanks to alcohol

I have been to those 2 countries, so this from personal observed experience

Lionessza6:
LMAO. Is that supposed to be an excuse ?

Nigerian men are known for killing their succeful wives in both the UK and USA...who is responsible for that behavior....Queen Elizabeth?