State to challenge alleged abductor's bail application

THE State is opposing the bail of the 37-year-old woman arrested and charged with the kidnapping of 9-day-old baby Mogamat Imaad Sharmar nearly a week ago.

- BY GENEVIEVE SERRA

This was revealed when the mother of three, Sameemah Jacobs, made her first appearance in the Bellville Magistrate's Court on Thursday.

The media, who made an application to record and photograph proceedings, were allowed after a decision by Magistrate Theo Marx.

Magistrate Marx said in the interest of the public, the matter could be recorded.

Black

Jacobs stepped into the dock dressed in a black salaah top and covered her face with a mask.