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Durban Nanny Arrested, Baby Found Unharmed After Overnight Police Operation

Police probe claims she told her boyfriend the child was theirs ahead of a Monday court appearance.

Overview

  • Specialised units tracked the 35-year-old to Empangeni in the early hours of Sunday and recovered the nine-month-old safely.
  • The infant underwent precautionary medical checks after being returned to authorities.
  • Police say the child's mother discovered both the nanny and her son missing on Saturday afternoon and reported the case to Durban Central.
  • Preliminary inquiries allege the suspect told her boyfriend the baby was his, with reports he paid her R2,500 monthly.
  • The woman is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court on Monday, where she will face charges linked to the incident.