Newborn Baby Was Rescued After His Mother Threw Him Into The Pit Toilet In South Africa

A 24-year-old woman has been arrested after she gave birth to a baby boy and threw him into a pit toilet in Ga-Rafiri villiage, Lebowakgomo, South Africa.

Police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe says SAPS have noted with great concern, the increase in cases of new born babies being thrown into pit toilets by their mothers, despite campaigns conducted in an effort raise awareness on structures within the Saps and its sister department.

Department of Health's spokesperson, Thabiso Teffo says emergency services stabilized the baby and he was taken to the Zebediela Hospital.

Sadly new reports say that the infant died in the hospital while receiving medical attention.

The suspect is due to appear before the Matlala Periodical Court soon on a charge of attempted murder.

According to report from Ngoepe, "The suspect in this matter has appeared before the Matlala Periodical Court for murder, she was released on warning and the case was postponed to 18 December 2017 for further investigation to take place."

Speech by Ledwaba said, "Mothers are supposed to be the nurtures and protectors of children. It's now becoming a regular tendency and members of the community are advised to consult the helping professionals for family problems, with some departments, such as the Department of Social Development offering these services for free."