| Suspect (35) to appear in court after allegedly torching two women in Vosman | |
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| Date Published: | 2025/07/29 |
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Media Statement
NELSPRUIT - A 35-year-old male suspect is expected to appear at the Emalahleni Magistrate's Court today, Tuesday 29 July 2025, on two charges of attempted murder. His court appearance comes after his arrest by the Police last week, in connection with a horrific incident that occurred on Wednesday, 23 July 2025 around 18h00. According to a report, the suspect allegedly torched two women, a 21-year-old who is the mother of his children, as well as a 23-year-old who is said to be related to the suspect and was reportedly trying to intervene when she became a victim as well. After the incident, the two female victims sustained serious burn wounds and were taken to hospital by a community member. The two women are currently fighting for their lives in hospital. The matter was then reported to the Police in Vosman and after an investigation was done, the suspect was traced and apprehended on the same night around 21:00, hence his court appearance. The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi has not only condemned the accident but vowed that Police Investigators will continue to work together with the Prosecutors in ensuring that justice is served for the two victims as seen by the swift arrest of the suspect. "We wish speed recovery to the two victims. We hereby make a clarion call to Faith-Based-Organisations, Community leaders, and Civil Society Groups to continue to work with us as public servants, in fighting GBVF within the society, " said the General. Ends
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