Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - The Mokopane Regional Court in South Africa has sentenced a 25-year-old woman, Yvonne Maja to an effective 18 years’ direct imprisonment after convicting her of attempted m8rder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Maja was sentenced on Monday, 09 February 2026, following
her conviction on 01 December 2025.
She received 18 years’ direct imprisonment for attempted
m8rder (count one) and two years’ direct imprisonment for assault GBH (count
two), to run concurrently.
The sentencing stems from an incident that occurred on 13
October 2024 at approximately 17:30 in Mogoto Mabereng, Zebediela, under the
Moletlane policing area.
The accused went to her ex-boyfriend’s residence, where she
found him with his new partner, Mmapeu Hlanga.
An argument ensued, during which the accused allegedly
insulted the 27-year-old female victim before pouring acid on her.
The substance caused severe injuries. A second victim, a
28-year-old male, was also affected, sustaining less serious injuries.
Both victims were rushed to Zebediela Hospital, after which
the female victim was transferred to Mankweng Hospital, where she remained
hospitalised for approximately seven months due to the seriousness of her
injuries.
The accused was traced and arrested on 14 February 2025 and
initially appeared before the Lebowakgomo Magistrate’s Court, where she was
granted bail of R3 000.
The matter was later transferred to the Mokopane Regional
Court for trial.
The case was investigated by Sergeant Nthapa Judah Swafo,
whose work contributed to the successful conviction and sentencing.
Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi
Hadebe welcomed the sentence, reaffirming the SAPS commitment to decisively
tackling violent crimes, particularly those linked to domestic and
relationship-related disputes.
She stressed that such acts will not be tolerated and that
perpetrators will be held accountable through the criminal justice
system.
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