The family of baby Mogamat Imaad Sharmar has expressed shock at the release of alleged kidnapper, Sameemah Jacobs, on R4 000 bail. 

Jacobs was granted the bail on Monday by the Bellville Magistrate’s Court, nearly a month after she was arrested for Imaad’s kidnapping.

Jacobs is facing charges of kidnapping and defeating the ends of administrative justice.

On Monday, Imaad’s mother, Imaan Sharmar, was too emotional to speak with the media and had to be consoled by a relative by the bail decision was handed down. 

Once she regained her strength on Monday, Sharmar told the Cape Argus that she stood firm on her truth about what happened and was disappointed in the justice system.

“I strongly believe that the man above doesn’t sleep and he has his plans ready.

“I do feel like the amount of bail granted was quite little as it made me feel like that was my child’s worth,” she said.

“I do feel like the justice system needs a major change because it seems as if you can do anything nowadays and get away with it either with bail or the amount of bail.

“I trust and believe when trial starts that everything will be spoken about.

“I am shocked that she got bail, even though the magistrate was leaning towards it last week.

“I expected it, but hearing it was different and it actually sunk in that she is going to be free, enjoying her time with her family while I struggle to be strong enough to know that I’m safe, and suffering from things I never did.

“I pray that Allah helps me through this and gives me the strength and guidance because this is only the start.

“I will stand firm and strong on my truth and know that justice will prevail for my son.”

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Imaad’s paternal grandmother, Nabilah Saghar, told the Cape Argus they were still grappling with the decision made by the court.

“I am disappointed in the justice system,” she said.

“It is not the fact that she got bail but that bail was set so low.

“It’s like you can get away with anything in this country.”

Magistrate Gconbani Ndaleni granted Jacobs the R4 000 bail with strict conditions, which include that she may not visit Mitchell’s Plain or Strandfontein, refrain from making contact with witnesses, and sign in at a designated police station.

Jacobs’s friends and former work colleagues came out in support of her, describing her as a caring individual who had marital issues and was not a monster.

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