The grandmother of the four-year-old, who was allegedly instructed to smoke an unknown substance in Newclare, Johannesburg, says the incident has left them in distress. The child was seen on a viral video being encouraged to light up and smoke the substance, allegedly by his mother and three other adults. The four are facing charges of attempted murder and child abuse. They are back in court on Thursday. Neria Hlakotsa filed this report...

<p>The grandmother of the four-year-old, who was allegedly instructed to smoke an unknown substance in Newclare, Johannesburg, says the incident has left them in distress. The child was seen on a viral video being encouraged to light up and smoke the substance, allegedly by his mother and three other adults. The four are facing charges of attempted murder and child abuse. They are back in court on Thursday. Neria Hlakotsa filed this report...</p>

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