VIDEO: Mother arrested after her young child was lighting up bottle neck pipe in Newclare

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that mother arrested after her young child was lighting up bottle neck pipe in Newclare.

According to information, pastor Curt Van Heerden, made sure the mother of the 4-year-old toddler and two other men were arrested for making their baby boy smoke mandrax drugs.

#JMPD OFFICERS APPREHEND SUSPECTS IN VIRAL CHILD ABUSE VIDEO

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) is pleased to announce the swift apprehension of three suspects involved in a distressing video that went viral on 29 July 2025. The video depicted a young boy lighting drugs in a bottle neck for his mother, who then encouraged him to smoke, all in the presence of other adults. READ MORE HERE

On Tuesday, 29 July, JMPD K9 Unit Officers, while on routine patrol, received a crucial tip-off identifying the suspects and their whereabouts. Officers immediately responded to the given address in Newclare.

Upon arrival, officers located the mother, who matched the description from the video. When questioned, she identified two other individuals present in the video, including the person who recorded it. Officers approached the identified suspects, introduced themselves, and questioned them about the footage. All three suspects confessed to using “madrex” and admitted to filming the incident.

The suspects were promptly arrested on charges of child abuse and neglect. Their cellphones were confiscated as evidence.

All three suspects were detained at Sophiatown South African Police Service (SAPS).

Crucially, the child involved in the video has been safely removed from the environment and placed into the secure care of the Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences Unit.

“The JMPD commends the vigilance of the community member who provided the tip-off, enabling a rapid response and ensuring the child’s safety. This successful operation underscores the JMPD’s unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our society and holding accountable those who endanger them,” said JMPD Chief of Police Commissioner Patrick Jaca.

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Issued by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department Communication Unit.

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