MOTHER DETAINED FOR THE ALLEGED MURDER OF HER THREE-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER

By: Neo Ntsele

The Bethlehem police are investigating a murder case following the death of a three-year-old girl, allegedly caused by her 21-year-old mother.

The incident is reported to have taken place (last night) on 6 October 2026, in a backroom shack at the suspect’s home in Voggelfontein, near Bethlehem, where the child was allegedly strangled.

Police were called to the scene and arrested the suspect upon arrival.

She was then taken for additional medical treatment and assessment.

The suspect is expected to appear in the Bethlehem Magistrates’ Court soon, facing a murder charge.

The circumstances of the incident are still being investigated, and the motive for the alleged murder has not been determined yet.