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Gqeberha acid attack case postponed to next year

Elaine Tamana


A Gqeberha woman who allegedly hurled acid into a teenager's face appeared briefly in the Gelvandale Magistrate's Court on Wednesday.

Elaine Tamana, 54, faces two charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

The state alleges that Tamana approached the 19-year-old complainant, Zaakira Baines, on 5 August in Lawler Street in Schauderville.

It is further alleged that she threw acid in the victim's direction, injuring her left eye and the back left side of her head.

The second charge is said to be in connection with the girl's father, who was also injured while trying to shield his daughter.

During a previous court appearance, Tamana was granted bail of R300.

As part of her bail conditions, she has been placed under 24-hour house arrest from Monday to Sunday.

The case was remanded to 8 January 2025.