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 attempting to unalive her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend by pouring acid on her.
Maja was sentenced on Monday, 09 February 2026, following her conviction on 01 December 2025.
She received 18 years’ direct imprisonment for attempt unalive (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 between the two which during which the accused 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.
