Kwa-Guqa man accused of torching two women back in court
A 35-year-old Kwa-Guqa man facing two counts of murder for allegedly setting his girlfriend and sister alight, is expected to appear in the Emalahleni Magistrate’s Court.
A man accused of setting two women on fire, who later died from their injuries, is expected to appear before the Emalahleni Magistrate’s Court today.
The accused, Mpumelelo Hill (35), faces two counts of murder following the deaths of his girlfriend, Nompumelelo Gamede (21), and his sister, Antoinette Hill (23).
The incident took place on July 23, 2025, in Kwa-Guqa. According to Gamede’s father, Hill allegedly poured petrol over his daughter after a heated argument between the couple.
It is further alleged that Hill’s sister, Antoinette, attempted to intervene during the altercation. The accused allegedly doused both women with petrol, set them alight and left them locked inside a room.
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Both victims sustained severe burn wounds and were rushed to hospital.
Antoinette died on August 1, while Nompumelelo succumbed to her injuries on August 3.
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