A body of a newborn was discovered at a dump site at Mjejane near Komatipoort on Sunday July 7 at about 16:20.
According to a provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Donald Mdhluli, the body was spotted by a woman who was passing by the dumping site. She then alerted the police.
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“Komatipoort police were summoned to the scene. On arrival, medical practitioners were alerted and also arrived at the scene and declared that the baby was dead. Due to the condition of the child’s body, police could not confirm the child’s gender,” he said
Mdhluli also said police have since instituted an investigation surrounding the child’s death. Currently they cannot confirm if the child was dumped alive or dead.
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Police urge anyone who might have information about the child’s mother to contact the Komatipoort standby investigating officer, Sergeant Vusimuzi Thobela, on 072 196 8225.
Alternatively, members of the community can contact the Crime Stop number on 086000 10111, or information can be sent via the My SAPS app.
