POLOKWANE – Authorities in Limpopo have arrested a 28-year-old woman accused of pouring hot cooking oil on her 38-year-old boyfriend following a heated argument at their residence in Mmotong, Moletjie, just outside Polokwane.
The altercation took place on Friday, December 5, 2025. According to reports, the incident escalated when the man, who was under the influence of alcohol, allegedly physically assaulted the woman. In response, she poured the hot oil on him, causing injuries that led to the charges against her.
Initially, the victim did not report the matter to the police. However, he later decided to file an official complaint, prompting the woman’s arrest.
The suspect is facing charges of attempted murder and is scheduled to appear in the Seshego Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the event are ongoing, with further details expected to emerge during the court proceedings.
