On Wednesday (March 1), the community of Thembalihle in Steadville were shocked to find a newborn baby that had been dumped.
They heard its cries and found the baby in a plastic bag.
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Police were informed and the baby was rushed to Ladysmith Provincial Hospital.
Ladysmith police are investigating a case of child abandonment and are appealing to the community to come forward with any information they might have concerning the discovery.
Anyone with information is requested to contact Warrant Officer Masengemi from the Ladysmith Family Violence, Child Protection & Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) on 0824816791
You can also call 10111 or Crime Stop on 0860010111
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