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The Lawyer Who Lit the Fire | Johannesburg News
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A Mercedes-Benz engulfed in flames hid a chilling murder plot. Mahlako Rabalao’s charred body was found in March 2023, initially ruled an accident—but Sergeant Thilivhali Nengovhela pushed deeper. Her partner, lawyer Thubelihle Mpisi, played the grieving boyfriend online, but his calm demeanor and contradictions—like booking an Uber from the fire scene—raised red flags. Forensics revealed she died before the fire, ignited with gasoline, not diesel. The car hadn’t been driven in months. With meticulous detective work, Nengovhela built a case that led to Mpisi’s conviction and life sentence. She’d planned to leave him and take their son—making this more than just a tragedy, it was a calculated end.
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