Woman accused of killing her boyfriend by pouring acid on him

The acting public prosecutor says her office has learnt the matter is the subject of criminal and civil proceedings and will not engage in a parallel investigation. Stock photo.
The acting public prosecutor says her office has learnt the matter is the subject of criminal and civil proceedings and will not engage in a parallel investigation. Stock photo. (123RF/3Drenderings)

A 21-year-old woman made a brief appearance in the Soshanguve magistrate's court on Tuesday after she was arrested for allegedly killing her boyfriend.

Makgodi Josephine Pheeha, from Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, appeared on a charge of premeditated murder, said National Prosecuting Authority regional spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana.

Pheena allegedly killed her boyfriend, Andile Charles Rasmeni, 30, by pouring acid on him.

Mahanjana said the suspect had applied for legal aid.

The matter was postponed to August 28 for a formal bail application.

Mahanjana said the state would oppose bail.

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