Rabie Ridge police are investigating after a newborn baby was found inside a bucket and dumped in the bush.
According to police spokesperson Sergeant Dipolelo Moremi, a woman reported the incident on June 21 to Rabie Ridge police.
“It is alleged that she [woman] was walking in an open veld, which is after Rabie Ridge robot enroute to Glen Austin side, when she saw a black 10l bucket dumped on the side of the road,” said Moremi.
The witness then took a closer look and saw a baby inside the bucket.
“She noticed that the child was not moving. She immediately contacted the Rabie Ridge police, and a patrol vehicle was sent to the scene.”
Moremi said paramedics were called to the scene and they declared the baby dead.
The child was taken to a government mortuary.
The police are appealing from members of the community who may have any information to come forward.
You can send a tip-off to 08600 10111, MySAPS app or SMS to 32211.
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