The Johannesburg Central Police Station is pleased with a conviction and sentence of a 23-year-old woman to three years in prison for child neglect on 8 October.
The accused Nokulunga Mngadi left her one-year-old daughter alone at home in Kenilworth on 26 December at 6.30pm. Spokesperson Captain Xoli Mbele said, “The neighbours contacted the police and the mother was apprehended at a tavern in the early morning on the 27 December.”
Mbele added, “She also assaulted a police officer during her arrest. The little baby was taken to a place of safety. We would like to thank the community for being our eyes and ears in the fight against child abuse.”
Mbele said that the good conviction was the result of amazing police work done by the investigating officer, Constable Motlalepule Kopakae of the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS).”
Details: Johannesburg Central Police Station 011 497 7000.
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