19-Year-Old Burned With Boiling Water at Limpopo School, Female Learner Arrested

• A 20-year-old female learner has been arrested following an incident in which another learner was allegedly doused with boiling water in Limpopo
• The 19-year-old male learner was reportedly asleep in a classroom when the suspect allegedly approached him
• The incident occurred at a secondary school in Seleteng Village, where learners were camping at the school in preparation for their final examinations

A 20-year-old female learner has been arrested following a shocking incident at a secondary school in Seleteng Village, Lebowakgomo, Limpopo. It is reported that a fellow student was allegedly poured with boiling water. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 26 October 2025, while learners were camping at the school in preparation for their final exams.

Learner doused with boiling water

According to the South African Police Service in Lebowakgomo, the 19-year-old male learner was asleep in a classroom when the suspect allegedly confronted him, accusing him of touching her. After he denied the claim, the suspect reportedly left the room but returned shortly after and poured boiling water on him.

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The victim suffered severe burn injuries and was taken to the hospital, where he remains under medical care. After investigations, the 20-year-old suspect was arrested on Friday, 31 October 2025, and charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. She is due to appear in the Lebowakgomo Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 3 November 2025.

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Woman who burnt the 5-year-old boy still in police custody

Briefly News previously reported that the woman accused of burning the five-year-old boy first appeared in the Bishop Lavis Magistrate’s Court on 10 July.

Asanda Makazula was arrested after residents and members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) complained about her actions. She has been charged with assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Source: Briefly News