Mother accused of selling her two-year-old son abandons bail application
A 32-year-old woman facing charges of human trafficking, conspiracy to commit robber and providing false information to the police has abandoned her bail application in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court.
The charges arise from allegations that the woman sold her two-year-old son to unidentified individuals on 10 November. Three days later, on 13 November, she reported a false case to the police, claiming her child had been kidnapped by unknown men in a vehicle.
Investigations by law enforcement revealed inconsistencies in her account, and she later confessed to fabricating the kidnapping story. She was arrested on 19 November and has remained in custody since then. Despite extensive police efforts, the location of the two-year-old boy remains unknown.
The investigation to find him and bring those involved to justice is ongoing. During her appearance, the matter was postponed to 27 January 2025, for further investigations.
The accused has been remanded in custody until then. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) commends the ongoing investigative work by law enforcement and remains committed to ensuring justice for the victim in this distressing case.
