A lady has passed away after she was allegedly set on fire by a man (pictured below) whom has since been arrested by the authorities.

According to reports, the suspect identified as Nkosana Prince Mthombeni, allegedly poured paraffin on the lady named Smangele Pearl, said to be his girlfriend before ‘setting her on fire’.

The deceased was rushed to the hospital where she battled for her life before finally giving up the ghost.

The incident happened in South Africa.

A heartbroken Facebook user, Sipho Christian, took to the social media platform on Wednesday, September 5th, to share the report. He wrote;

This lady right here is my little sister,  Smangele and a few day ago she was admitted to hospital because this coward guy in the picture Nkosana sipho prince mthombeni poured paraffin on her and set her on fire…

today at 2am Smangele Pearl kholeka mnisi Mahlangu died in hospital after suffering huge amounts of agony…nkosana will have the Lord deal with him and I hope he rots in jail for life…RIP Smangele mnisi you’re loved.