2 women die after being doused with petrol and set alight by man in eMalahleni
The two women who suffered severe burns after being burnt by a man in Kwa-Guqa in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, have passed away.
Witbank News reports that Nompumelelo Gumede died this morning, and Antoinette Hill died on Friday.
It is believed that Hill is the perpetrator's sister.
Gumede and Hill were rushed to hospital a week ago after they were doused with petrol, set alight, and locked in a room to burn.
According to the police, Hill tried to help Gumede after she had a fight with the suspect.
The suspect allegedly sat in the next room while they were burning.
The man was arrested shortly afterwards.
'We stand in solidarity with the families, friends and community members affected by this horrific incident,' Vinolia Mashiane from Kwanele Mama Foundation says.
She urges everyone to come together to support one another and work towards creating a safer and more compassionate society.
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