Lebowakgomo: The Police in Lebowakgomo, under the Capricorn District, have arrested a 20-year-old female learner following an incident in which a fellow learner was poured with boiling water at a Secondary School in Seleteng Village.

According to South African Police Service, the incident occurred on Sunday, 26 October 2025, at about 04:30, while learners were camping at the school in preparation for their final examinations. Preliminary investigations indicate that a 19-year-old male learner was asleep inside one of the classrooms when the suspect allegedly approached him and accused him of touching her private parts. The complainant reportedly denied the allegations, after which the suspect initially left the room but later returned and poured him with boiling water.

The victim sustained serious burn injuries and was transported to hospital, where he remains admitted under medical care. Following thorough investigations, the suspect, aged 20, was arrested on Friday, 31 October 2025, and charged with Assault with Intent to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH). She is expected to appear before the Lebowakgomo Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 03 November 2025.