There have been recent incidents of violence and protests in Tembisa, specifically in the Winnie Mandela area. However, I couldn’t find information on a specific incident where two people were set on fire and killed within a two-week period.
That being said, there were reports of violent protests in Tembisa in August 2022, where at least two people were killed and several buildings were torched. The protests were sparked by high electricity bills, load shedding, and crime. The Ekurhuleni mayor believed the protests were aimed at making the township “ungovernable” for the DA-led coalition.
In another incident, three men were allegedly killed by a mob in Winnie Mandela, north of Tembisa, in October 2021. The men were accused of terrorizing the community, raping kids, killing friends and families, and robbing residents of their belongings. The community members rounded up the suspects, beat them, and set them alight.
More recently, five people were brutally murdered in Tembisa after being stoned to death by angry community members who accused them of being criminals. Two suspects, aged 38 and 39, were arrested and are expected to appear in court on murder and assault charges.
It’s worth noting that Tembisa has experienced ongoing issues with crime and violence, and the community has been calling for action to address these problems.