Limpopo Woman arrested for torching ex-boyfriend’s house

A 27-year-old woman has been arrested for arson after torching her ex-boyfriend’s house at Steve Biko, Phase 4, outside Lephalale, Limpopo.

According to a police report, the man was sleeping in his house when his ex-girlfriend knocked on the door, and he did not open it.

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She started breaking the windows, forcing him to wake up and seek assistance from the neighbours. But the woman went on to burn down the house.

Police were called to the scene and opened a case of arson. They immediately commenced with investigations, and the suspect was successfully apprehended.

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The total damage is estimated at R520,000, including all belongings that were destroyed in the fire. She is set to appear before the Phalala Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing a charge of arson.