News

GRAPHIC CONTENT – VIDEO: Newborn baby rescued after she is discovered in toilet

The newborn baby that was found in a toilet in Mhluzi has been released from the intensive care unit.

July 19, 2018

Tobie van den Bergh 1 minute read

The baby girl was found on Saturday in Extension 4 after police received a complaint, they found her wrapped in a blanket in a toilet.

Also read: Abandoned baby found alive, rushed to hospital

Residents who might have any information about the mother or family members can contact Mhluzi Police on 013 247 7396.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCBSNPSf-lk

Other News:

Missing persons report

UPDATE: Two killed, task team member injured

Abandoned baby found alive, rushed to hospital

Hijackers at large in Middelburg

Want breaking news on the go?

• Save our standby number (072 248 3855) and send us a WhatsApp message with the words “Add me” to be added to our broadcast list.

• Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

• Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Have a news tip?

Contact our news room on our 24 hr standby number 072 248 3855, or send a mail to our editor tobie@mobserver.co.za

At Caxton, every story is written by humans. We use AI only to perform quality checks - never to generate the news. Happy reading!

July 19, 2018

Tobie van den Bergh 1 minute read

Tobie van den Bergh

Tobie started as a journalist in September 1975. He was appointed editor of the Middelburg Observer in 1982 where he worked until he retired in 2024. He received numerous awards, is a founding member of the Forum for Community Newspapers and has published two books about his work. Although retired, Tobie is still very much involved in community journalism.