Police spokesperson, Amanda Funani, said in a statement according to information at their disposal, the suspect allegedly gave birth to the baby at her residential place situated in Sunway in Rietfontein, Hartbeespoortdam, on Friday 12 March 2021.

It is alleged that the suspect placed the newborn baby in boiling water, then wrapped the baby with plastic and buried him in a shallow grave at a nearby field. The mother later confided in her friend about the incident, who alerted the police.

During initial investigations, police found the body of the baby buried in a shallow grave. The suspect was arrested and charged with murder.

The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Sello Kwena, applauded the suspect's friend for speaking out and working with the police in ensuring that the suspect was arrested for this horrendous crime. Furthermore, he said community members must keep on cooperating with the police in order to ensure the protection of the most vulnerable in society.  

Press release