Shock after children find body of baby on street
The body of a newborn baby boy was discovered by children who were playing in the area.
LIMPOPO – THE community of Tshiozwi is still reeling after the body of a newborn baby was discovered by children playing in the streets on November 4.
The street is located next to the D3715 road to Kutama.
Traumatised by what they have found, the children ran to their elders to report what they have seen and the police were alerted.
According to eyewitnesses the baby’s umbilical cord was still attached.
“Why on earth would anyone do this? How can any normal parent dump such a wonderful gift from God in this manner? Some people can’t even conceive. This is unacceptable,” said Lebo Maemu, one of the villagers.
Maemu told CV that she was at her house when the children informed her that a baby had been found in the street. “I rushed to see what they had found, and indeed it was true. The dead little body was naked, and its umbilical cord was still attached. It was a fully developed baby boy. I don’t know if the woman who threw the baby away is local or someone from another village.”
Provincial police spokesperson, Brig Motlafela Mojapelo confirmed that an inquest was opened and that they are investigating a case of 14. “The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated,” said Mojapelo.
He added that the body will be kept at the mortuary while police continue with their investigation.
Anyone who can assist the police in tracing the mother, or may know of any woman who had recently been pregnant and may be linked to this case, is asked to contact the police. Alternatively, call the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.
