Three babies abandoned in Nkomazi this month
Two babies were found alive and one dead after being abandoned by their mothers in various areas of Nkomazi over the past month.
TONGA – In the past couple of weeks, three babies have been abandoned by their mothers in Nkomazi.
Police found the first baby dead in a drain in Malalane during the first week of August. A case of concealment of birth was opened at the Malelane Police Station.
The second baby was discovered by a passer-by on August 13, wrapped in plastic and hidden in the bushes near a stream in Block A, Tonga. The baby, estimated to be two weeks old, was taken to Tonga Hospital to recover, before being placed in safe care.
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The most recent incident was reported in Naas, after a baby was found on the floor of a toilet in Naas Clinic. The woman reportedly gave birth to the baby girl in the cubicle and fled, leaving the baby behind. She was taken to Tonga Hospital.
In the last two instances, cases of child abandonment were opened at Tonga SAPS.
According to Capt Magonseni Nkosi of Tonga SAPS, the two baby girls are currently doing well.
Police encouraged pregnant women to use the available facilities and reach out for help if they feel that they cannot raise their children. They urged men to take full responsibility of their children.
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Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects are urged to contact Detective Sgt Lesedi Dhladhla on 079-501-5053.
