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Child dies after falling off 30 metre cliff

It is believed that she was playing with other children when she fell.

October 18, 2019
Sugan Naidoo 1 minute read
Photo by Med-Evac Ambulance Services

Izingolweni police have opened an inquest docket for investigation after a young girl fell 30 metres  down a cliff at Izingolweni.

According to Glen Preston of Med-Evac Ambulance Service, the girl died before help could reach her.

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Police spokesman, Sergeant Sibu Ncane said the 8-year-old child fell off the cliff  in the Mdlazi area in Izingolweni on Wednesday at about 3pm.

“It is believed that she was playing with other children when the accident happened. Police Search and Rescue Unit together with paramedics responded, but the child was declared dead. Investigations are continuing,” he said.

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October 18, 2019
Sugan Naidoo 1 minute read

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Sugan Naidoo

Senior reporter Sugan Naidoo is a true son of the South Coast soil. He was to the newspaper industry born, his late father working at the South Coast Herald back in the days when black and white photographs were still being used. Sugan has been with Caxton for close to three decades, having started as a weekend photographer, straight out of school. He soon showed his skill in hard news reporting and has, over the years, added to his repertoire, with motoring now one of his important beats. He is always willing to go the extra mile, especially if it's to test drive a new vehicle. He supports the Proteas, Springboks and Manchester United.
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