GBV epidemic | Mpumalanga women fighting for their lives

EMALAHLENI - Nompumelelo Gumede's mother is demanding justice for her daughter.

The 21-year-old from Emalahleni is in a critical condition after her boyfriend doused her with petrol and set her alight.

The man's sister, who tried to protect Gumede, also suffered similar injuries.

WATCH: Man in court for setting partner, sister alight

The Kwanele Mama Foundation is calling for harsher punishments for perpetrators of gender-based violence.

The suspect has been charged with two counts of attempted murder.

  • eNCA reporter Bafedile Moerane has more.

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