Mmabatho Mother In Court For Pouring Acid On 14-Year-Old Daughter

A 47-year-old woman appeared in the Molopo Magistrates’ Court  on charges of attempted murder and child neglect after allegedly pouring acid over her 14-year-old daughter’s face.

The incident occurred in Majemantsho village on the morning of Tuesday, 22 April.

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The case, has been postponed to Tuesday, 6 May 2025, for a formal bail application, while the mother remains in custody.

Initial Claim Disputed By FCS Investigation

According to police reports, the mother initially phoned authorities and claimed that her daughter had poured acid on herself.

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However, a follow-up investigation by the Mmabatho Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit revealed a far more disturbing version of events.

It is alleged that the mother arrived home in the early hours of the morning and instructed the teenager to accompany her to an outside room.

There, she reportedly poured acid over the girl’s face before rushing her to a local hospital.

The child sustained severe injuries and remains under medical care.

Child Scarred For Life

Acting Provincial Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, expressed deep concern over the incident.

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Asaneng said, “the arrest of the mother is not solace and will not erase the trauma the child has endured at the hands of someone meant to protect her.”

Major General Asaneng stressed that crimes against children showcases a deeper societal issue.

He called for the active involvement of government and civil society to address the root causes.

According to him, “no punishment or medical intervention will undo this level of harm. This innocent child is scarred for life physically, emotionally, and psychologically.”

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