A 75 year-old woman lost her life in a tragic way after being immolated inside her hut in the Midlands last week.
The heart wrenching incident occurred in Mberengwa at Village Mhlabeni under Chief Chizungu on October 7.
Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmauel Mahoko said two elderly women were at the homestead when the fire occurred.
“We confirm having received a report of sudden death where a 75-year-old woman was burnt to death in an inferno,” Mahoko said.
“It is alleged that Anna Siziba (75) and her sister Lilian Nungu (78) prepared some tea in a grass thatched hut and did not put Out the fire.
"The two sat outside the hut whilst drinking tea. A whirlwind blew through the yard and some strands of thatching grass, which were in the hut caught fire resulting in the whole hut being burnt”
He added: “Siziba went inside the hut in a bid to put off the fire, but the inferno engulfed her and burnt her beyond recognition.
“The body was ferried to Zvishavane District Hospital.” Mahoko reminded members of the public of the need to always be cautious when using open fire at their homes. - MPUMELELO MOYO