Acid attack survivor FINALLY gets justice
What started as a regular visit turned into a life-altering nightmare for 27-year-old Mmapeu Neo Hlanga from Zebediela, Limpopo, who was allegedly doused with acid by her ex-boyfriend’s former partner in a fit of jealousy. The brutal attack has left her permanently disfigured and emotionally shattered.
Unbeknownst to Hlanga, the man she was dating had recently ended a relationship with Ivyone Maja, a fellow farmworker and the mother of his child. Tensions rose when Maja allegedly became jealous and began spreading malicious rumours about Hlanga, accusing her of engaging in inappropriate behaviour at work. These accusations eventually led to Hlanga’s dismissal in August 2024 after a confrontation with the farm manager.