In a heart-wrenching incident that has left the community of Legabeng village, near Burgersfort, Limpopo, reeling in shock, a distraught husband made a chilling attempt to end his life.
The man, driven to desperation by alleged prolonged @buse at the hands of his wife, sought a tragic escape from his torment.
According to eyewitnesses, the troubled individual, fueled by hopelessness, carried a container of fuel to a secluded area in the nearby bushes. In a horrific act of self-destruction, he doused himself with the flammable liquid, even consuming some of it, before setting his body ablaze.
As the intense flames engulfed him, the man mustered the strength to rush towards the nearby Marula Platinum mine, pleading for mercy and assistance from the workers.
The mine employees, witnessing the distressing scene, sprang into action, bravely extinguishing the fire and summoning emergency medical services.
As the man received critical care, he revealed the dark truth behind his desperate act – a troubled relationship marred by spousal @buse.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the urgent need for support and intervention in cases of domestic vi0lence.
