By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
10 February 2025- A woman was granted R500 bail by the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on 7 February 2025, for assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH). The accused handed herself over to the police on 6 February 2025, after becoming aware that members of Potchefstroom Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, were looking for her.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Mpho Manyoba said, this comes after a complaint of apparent abuse of a child (7), was received on 31 January 2025. According Manyoba, the accused, who is the child’s stepmother, allegedly poured her with boiling water.
“The incident occurred last month at Tshing Township, Ventersdorp. Consequently, the child sustained injuries on her legs and upper body. Following assessment of the child by a Forensic Social Worker, the Department of Social Development made arrangements for the victim to be taken to her biological mother in KwaZulu-Natal.
“The investigation into the matter are underway. The case was postponed until 7 March 2025,” she said.
Meanwhile, acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, welcomed the arrest. Asaneng thanked the whistleblowers and the police for their cooperation and protecting the child from further abuse.
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