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Grade 12 Girl Doused With Petrol, Burnt to Death as Punishment for Being Too Beautiful
The charred body of teenager Boitumelo Dlamini was found in the veld in Klipgat, North West, on Thursday. And her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend and three of her friends have been arrested for the crime.
They face charges of murder and kidnapping. The 18-year-old Grade 12 pupil at Elepsa Secondary School, became romantically involved with Tokelo Makalepho (24) from her village six months ago.
Last Thursday, she was doused with petrol and burnt to death. Boitumelo’s sister, Nono Dlamini (26), alleged that Makalepho’s former girlfriend was jealous and could not stand that Makalepho was dating Boitumelo.
“She constantly intimidated my sister and threatened her. My sister died because she was beautiful and doing matric,” said Nono, speaking on behalf of the family.
Nono said Boitumelo’s friends said on Thursday they saw her get into a car after school. They did not recognise the vehicle.
“We got worried when she did not return home. Later we received a call to say she was dead. We understand that they took her into the car, drove with her to a bush in Klipgat and then poured petrol on her and burnt her to death.”
Tumi, as she was affectionately called by her family, had dreams of being a crime investigator. She was a dedicated pupil whose subjects included History, Life orientation, Life sciences, English and Afrikaans.
“She was a loving person. She did not want people to get hurt. She always smiled and was very kind,” he sister said.
According to Makalepho, his ex told him she will only accept their break-up if he promised to date ugly women who have been impregnated before and already have children. She also allegedly told him the new woman must not have a matric certificate.
“She was angry that I dumped her with a baby. I never thought she can do this. I’m traumatised,” Makalepho said.
He said his ex-lover and him have a 19-month-old baby girl.
“I don’t feel that my daughter is safe with her anymore. I dumped her because she cheated on me, she cannot blame me for her failures,” he said.
North West police spokesman Captain Paul Ramaloko said four people have been arrested.
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Beautiful Moma
June 23, 2015 at 9:57 am
Poor thing. What a waste of genius and beauty.
Chi Nono,he knew he had a psycho bi**ch for an ex,he should have been more careful and protective when he started dating this kid. Her blood is on your head.
IF NOT
June 23, 2015 at 10:02 am
Ladies/Gentlemen when a man/woman dumps you please LET GO. Why should you kill your rival over a man/woman? Shame upon this ex, she gonna rot in jail without parole.
small chap
June 23, 2015 at 10:09 am
The legal system in SA is a load of BS. She will be released on parole after just 7 or 8 years yet she mercilessly killed someone so brutally.
mj banda
June 23, 2015 at 10:06 am
Tswanas are generally cute for sure
small chap
June 23, 2015 at 10:11 am
Xhosa chicks are the finest chicks in the whole southern region of Africa only problem mahule….
mj banda
June 24, 2015 at 1:27 am
Xhosas will steal from you bane
Chief of Grief
June 23, 2015 at 11:15 am
Maaaaaaaaa i can imagine how she screamed,eeeish wenah!
IF NOT
June 23, 2015 at 11:49 am
‘Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder’ Claiming Xhosa chicks are the finest is not applicable.
Chief of Grief
June 23, 2015 at 12:05 pm
So ifyanakashi ifibi fyaunfwat best ati thank God ndimubi!Mwiyikoselesha pali incident iyi mwenjabi imwe.
Czar
June 23, 2015 at 1:04 pm
Some well known fool will say it is the fault of PF.
dixon
June 23, 2015 at 1:52 pm
bad
Mzee Hekima
June 23, 2015 at 3:19 pm
South Africa has the waste criminal justice system in the World so far. That is why in South Africa crime is like drinking water and you have criminals live on camera claiming the are criminals without remorse.