“Nobody Is Above the Law”: Mother Shows Cute Toddler’s Fake Arrest for Attempted Theft

• Thembeka Makhele, a local gospel artist, shared that her toddler was 'arrested' for attempted theft
• She showed evidence of the 'crime' and joked that justice was served when a man in a police uniform handled the adorable suspect
• Members of the online community were in stitches, pretending to be a part of the open-and-shut case

Gospel artist Thembeka Makhele shared the hilarious consequences of her toddler's mischievous actions. After sinking her tiny teeth into three nectarines, little Leano was 'arrested' by a police officer for her petty crime.

On 17 November, 2025, Thembeka posted a series of pictures of the 'crime' and wrote:

"Nobody is above the law. Justice is served. Oh, yes, she has a right to remain silent because everything Leano Hlonolofatso Makhele says will be used against her at the court of law."

A man dressed in a South African Police Service uniform made the 'arrest,' even carrying the toddler over his shoulder after she tried to run away.

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The family's dogs also tried to intervene and save the innocent little girl. However, she was ultimately put behind bars, or at least, behind the front gate and inside the house.

Internet comically comes to toddler's defence

The viral post had thousands of people on the internet defending Leano's actions, with some pretending to be the judge and even her lawyer in the so-called case.

Angie Angela Nhlapo wrote in the comment section:

"The officer assumed it was her. He didn't see her or catch her breaking the law, so the case is dismissed."

Nkanyezi Nonkululeko jokingly stated:

"As a forensic expert, I would like to take measurements of her dental records and compare them to the damage done to the fruits. I will also conduct a DNA test of saliva found on the fruits to that of the suspect."

Borra Mavu Mavuthela added more humour under the post and pretended to speak to the judge:

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"My Lord, my client has done nothing wrong. She is a bodyguard, and she was resuming her duties as a bodyguard. She was only checking the poison from the fruit before her client ate."

Danáe Lakay told the online community:

"If cuteness were a crime, she'd get a life sentence."

Jabu Ntuli said with a laugh:

"We are going to appeal that sentence. It is biased and unconstitutional. You cannot do that! Leano is not guilty because she was in her own home when her parents said, 'My children's home, and I am working for my children.' The house doesn't have any sign that says 'Do not open the fridge, and don't eat anything in here.' We will be asking for the release of our innocent friend. We will call Mkhwanazi. Not with our friend."

Noma Tyokatha humorously asked:

"Can I pay for her bail?"

Take a look at some of the Facebook pictures posted on Thembeka's account below:

3 Other stories about mischievous children

• In another article, Briefly News reported that a little girl put up a fight and amused the internet when she refused to enter her classroom on her first day of school.
• A mother showed how her little girl was having fun and messing with baby formula. The mischievous toddler spread the powdery substance all over the blanket on the bed, looking comically serious.
• Last year, a South African mother confronted her twin boys, who scribbled on her money. The viral video had several social media users in stitches when the little ones covered up for each other.

Source: Briefly News