The infant’s body was placed inside a plastic bag which was left in the bin on Monday.
A garbage collector found the body in John Smith Street in Aqua Park.
According to Sgt Maurice Nkhwashu, it is unknown how the body came to be in the bin and an investigation is underway.
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Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect is requested to contact Dt Col Mathebula on 082 414 3309 or 08001011/112 or 015 306 2111.
They can also visit the nearest police station or call the crime stop number on 0860 010 111.
