Graphic photos: Baby’s feet allegedly burned on stove by domestic worker

A Whiteridge family has a dire warning for other parents. They have been going through hell since their domestic worker allegedly burned their baby daughter’s feet on the stove.

Last year the 39-year-old employer heard about the domestic worker in question through one of her neighbour’s domestic workers. She was told that the woman was a good housekeeper and good with children. At first she was apprehensive but due to circumstances she decided to employ her. At first nothing seemed out of sorts. She paid her a handsome salary (R3 000), bought her groceries and expensive perfumes, and lent her money when she needed it. She was upset though when she caught her sleeping on the job twice, but let it slide. Numerous times her employee told her she loved their 14-month-old baby and that she was coping well with looking after the baby.

On 22 December, while at work, the employer received a call from the domestic worker. “You must come quickly. Something is wrong with the baby’s feet,” she said.

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