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.
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.
Jacobs stepped into the dock dressed in a black salaah top and covered her face with a mask.
Via her Legal Aid representative, Jacobs said she feared for the safety of her children who all attended school in Mitchells Plain.
Magistrate Marx asked whether there was any evidence of this, and granted the media’s application, stating that criminal proceedings were held in an open court unless there were exceptional circumstances alluding to sexual offences or domestic violence cases.
State prosecutor, Salaahuddeen Simon, said the State was opposing bail.
Simon said they would have to determine what type of schedule it will be, and that they required bail information.
This is set to determine whether Jacobs has any previous criminal records.
“The State is opposing the accused's bail,” said Simon.
“We have to determine which schedule it is and we need the bail information.”
He further asked for a seven-day remand to allow for bail information to be determined.
The case was then stood down until July 10.
Outside court, Imaad’s mother, Imaan Sharmar, was supported by her family.
“I am so anxious now after seeing her,” said Imaan.
Jacobs is facing two charges - kidnapping and defeating the administration of justice.