WATCH | Everything you need to know about the Carletonville crèche

Footage of a 40-year-old caregiver assaulting young children in her care at a Carletonville crèche have led to the arrest of the caregiver.

The woman was released on bail and is due in court on May 7.

Officials stepped in after the footage went viral, with calls for action to be taken.

Police are searching for the second caregiver who captured the videos.

The footage has sparked outrage on social media, with politicians and celebrities weighing in on the visuals.