Smoker dies in fiery death bed
2006-04-12 13:53
Riot Hlatshwayo
Acornhoek - A Limpopo pensioner burnt to death in his bed on Tuesday morning after his mattress caught alight while he was smoking a cigarette.
Hamilton Maleba, 65, was partially paralysed after a stroke.
Police said Maleba's neighbours in the Vuyelani village, near Acornhoek, saw smoke coming from his house and tried to douse the burning bed in water.
On Wednesday, Mopani police spokesperson, Superintendent Moatshe Ngoepe confirmed that a cigarette had caused the fire.
- African Eye