The Mount Road Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) has arrested a 28-year-old woman on a charge of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm (Assault GBH).
The arrest on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, follows the circulation of a viral video clip on social media platforms. The disturbing footage depicted a female suspect severely assaulting a three-year-old boy.
Following a police investigation prompted by the video, the suspect was located and arrested in Bethelsdorp.
She is scheduled to appear in the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 27 November 2025, to face the charge of assault GBH.
Police have confirmed that their investigation is ongoing and that additional charges could be added as the case develops.