Boy remains in hospital after allegedly being burned in Cacadu (Lady Frere)

Child Hospitalised After Alleged Burning Incident in Jojweni, Cacadu (Lady Frere)

A young boy from Jojweni in Cacadu (Lady Frere), Eastern Cape, is currently receiving medical treatment in hospital after allegedly being burned during an assault earlier this month.

According to information provided to Komani News, the incident allegedly occurred in early January 2026 and involved a former teacher who had also served as a school principal in the area.

The child is said to have sustained serious burn injuries and has been in hospital since 4 January 2026.

Case Reported to Police

The child’s family told Komani News that the matter was reported to Glen Grey Police Station, where they believe a case was opened on 6 January 2026.

However, the family said they were not provided with a case number and have not received feedback regarding the progress of the case.

The family further alleged that the same individual had previously assaulted the child.

These allegations could not be independently verified at the time of publication.

No Arrest Confirmed

At this stage, it has not been confirmed whether any arrests have been made in connection with the alleged incident.

The identity of the alleged suspect has not been published to protect the rights of all parties involved and to avoid prejudicing any possible legal proceedings.

Komani News requested comment from the South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson regarding the matter. No response had been received at the time of publication.

Community Concern

The alleged incident has caused concern among residents in Jojweni, particularly due to the seriousness of the child’s injuries and the length of time he has reportedly remained in hospital.

It is important to note that all allegations remain untested in a court of law, and no findings have been made against any individual at this stage.

Awaiting Further Developments

Komani News will continue to follow up on the matter and will publish updates once official information becomes available.

Anyone with information that may assist police investigations is encouraged to contact Glen Grey Police Station or the SAPS Crime Stop line on 08600 10111.