Crime, News

Days before Valentines, angry girlfriend set house on fire in Ext 4

February 11, 2026

On 10 February, at around 6:50 pm, a house on Himalayas Street – right opposite Willowmead Field – was engulfed in towering flames after a domestic dispute turned violent.

Eyewitness Adheep Mahabeer told GLOBE POST: “The fire was started by the homeowner’s girlfriend following an argument. It was terrifying!” Mahabeer added that no one was injured, but the chaos left neighbors trembling in fear.

Mahabeer said: “By the time I left, firefighters still hadn’t arrived. It was a miracle the fire didn’t spread further.”

Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi admitted: “We didn’t receive a call about this incident. It’s possible residents had already contained it by the time we were alerted.”

Local residents sprang into action, rushing to douse the flames themselves. They took it to Globe Post News WhatsApp group that the house was fully ablaze, and without their swift intervention, the disaster could have been far worse.

Did this story inform, inspire or affect you?

Do not let important community news stop with you. Share this article with two friends, relatives or neighbours and help more people stay informed about what is happening in Lenasia, Ennerdale and Lawley South.

Follow Globe Post for trusted local reporting, community voices, breaking news and stories that matter.

Like it. Share it. Talk about it.

Join us on:

Together, we keep our community informed and connected.

Read more stories by

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Stories
  • SAPS Gauteng receives over 49,000 applications for police trainee posts
    November 13, 2026
  • Lenasia South community urged to rally behind Naidoo family after devastating house fire
    November 13, 2026
  • 23-year-old arrested after vehicle linked to house robbery is intercepted on Golden Highway
    November 11, 2026
  • More than 23 000 Chery and Omoda vehicles recalled over safety defects
    November 10, 2026

More stories like this

  • Crime, News
    Hijacked Toyota Quantum recovered in Thembelihle after reported hijacking in Phiri, Soweto
    November 10, 2026
  • News
    Gauteng offers motorists payment arrangements for outstanding vehicle licence debts
    November 10, 2026
  • News, Politics
    DA takes Ward 120 from ANC as final vote count confirms lead
    November 9, 2026