TygerBurger Elsies River - 5 August 2020

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Valhalla Drive closed off Kalksteenfontein residents blocked a section of Valhalla Drive on Friday 31 July after being without electricity, allegedly as a result of cable theft. Read the story on page 5.

DAY HOSPITAL: FOETUS FOUND IN BATHROOM, BUT . . .

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ishop Lavis police are yet to track down the mother who dumped her foetus in a bin at a day hospital in Bonteheuwel. The foetus was found in a trauma bathroom at Vanguard Day Hospital on Monday 27 July. According to provincial police spokesperson Mihlali Majikela, the mother is aged between 20 and 25. “Bishop Lavis police are seeking the assistance of the public in locat-

ing the whereabouts of a young mother wanted in connection with concealment of birth. It is alleged that on Monday 27 July, at about 06:45, she visited a day hospital located in Candlewood Street, Bonteheuwel, complaining of abdominal pains. “The patient visited a bathroom for some time and left the building afterwards. Later that morning, a foetus was found by staff members inside the trauma bathroom. The suspect is unknown at this stage. She is short in height with short black hair. At the time of the incident, she was wearing beige/ brown shorts with long socks and trainers,”

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said Majikela. The provincial health department spokesperson Maret Lesch confirmed the incident. She advised that those who feel they can’t care for their unborn child or face difficulty during pregnancy should instead seek help. “If an expectant mother feels that she is not in a position to raise her baby or experiences any issues while pregnant, we encourage her to discuss her options with her healthcare worker.” Bonteheuwel ward councillor, Angus McKenzie, echoed Lesch’s statement: “Every single life is valuable. While I note that

there could be many personal reasons as to why would-be mothers resort to dumping their infants, the reality is that people can speak up and request help. “We need to create a space for people who find themselves in these situations to come forward,” said McKenzie. He added: “Mothers who often resort to this as the last solution need to be reassured that there’s help.” Anyone with information can contact the investigating officer WO Rochelle van Schalkwyk on 082 312 7221 or WO Joseph Swartbooi on 082 302 8437.

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