A woman who was burnt yesterday for being suspected of practicing witchcraft in Mulanje has died.

According to reports, an angry mob in the district burnt the woman together with her son on the allegations that they killed their relation through magic.

Mulanje district hospital spokesperson Innocent Chavinda says the woman Fynes Mawira , died last evening while receiving treatment at the district hospital.

Meanwhile Chavinda says Mawira’ son, Mark Aruvi has been referred to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre for further treatment.