Joburg woman burnt to death, suspect arrested in Mokopane
The 27-year-old suspect allegedly doused the victim with petrol and set her alight after an argument
LIMPOPO – The 27-year old suspect was arrested in Mokopane at around 21:30 on Tuesday evening by the Johannesburg Central Detectives, confirmed the police.
He is to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrates Court tomorrow on charges of murder and arson, said Gauteng spokesperson, Cpt Xoli Mbele.
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Viwe Dalingozi (31) was doused with petrol and set alight in her Johannesburg flat by her alleged boyfriend on Friday, 26 October.
Dalingozi sustained serious burn wounds and was taken to hospital but succumbed to her injuries on Sunday, 28 October 2018. The suspect was on the run until yesterday when he was arrested in in Mokopane.
We would like to thank residents for being our eyes and ears in the fight against crime. Working together between the Police and the community yield positive results, Mbele concluded.
