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Foetus found in veld outside Middelburg

Gruesome discovery under Somaphepha tree

A foetus was found dumped next to a tree in an open veld in Somaphepha on Monday.

The discovery was made by a passerby at around 17:00.

A concealment of pregnancy investigation has been launched by the police.

The foetus was found wrapped in a navy blue towel, and the bloody bundle was found partly stuffed inside a plastic bag.

The police urge residents to assist them with the investigation.

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Matt Handley

Matthew Handley has been working as a journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since December 2022. Matthew was honoured with the Alet Roux Award for Best Young Journalist by the FCJ in 2023. As a community journalist, Matthew covers a diverse variety of topics, with an unwavering adoration for Middelburg.
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