• A woman appeared in the Soshanguve Magistrate's Court on Tuesday facing a charge of premeditated murder.
• Makgodi Josephine Pheena allegedly killed her 30-year-old boyfriend, Andile Charles Rasmeni, by pouring acid on him.
• The case was postponed to 28 August for a formal bail application and the State intends opposing bail.

A 21-year-old woman accused of killing her boyfriend has made a brief appearance in court.

Makgodi Josephine Pheena from Soshanguve appeared in the Soshanguve Magistrate's Court on Tuesday facing a charge of premeditated murder.

National Prosecuting Authority regional spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said Pheena had applied for legal aid.

"Pheena allegedly killed her 30-year-old boyfriend, Andile Charles Rasmeni, by pouring him with acid. The matter was postponed to 28 August for a formal bail application. The State will oppose bail," added Mahanjana.