Management at Capricorn TVET College has confirmed the discovery of an abandoned newborn in the bathrooms of the Seshego campus yesterday (October 10).

Polokwane Review reports that while the identity of the infant’s mother remains unknown, college spokesperson Madire Mashabela said that the baby received immediate professional medical care.

College urge community to not share photos of the baby

Investigations are ongoing, and we urge all students, staff, and community members to handle this matter with sensitivity and compassion.

“We strongly discourage the circulation or sharing of any videos or images related to this incident, as doing so violates the dignity and privacy of those involved,” said Mashabela.

The college issued an official statement following the circulation of distressing photographs showing the infant in one of the bathrooms.

Prior to the statement, the newspaper received a tip-off from a concerned community member in Zone 3, Seshego, who said the incident raises serious concerns about student mental health, pregnancy stigma, and the availability of campus support systems.

The source is also confident in the allegation that the infant may belong to one of the students.