OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONER: NGAKA MODIRI MOLEMA DISTRICT

ITSOSENG POLICE AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS SAVE THE LIFE OF A NEWBORN BABY

MAHIKENG: 5 June 2026 – On Saturday morning, 30 May 2026, at approximately 09:00, community members in Bodibe Village, Kgomola Section, Itsoseng, discovered a newborn baby who had been abandoned in a bucket.

According to preliminary information, the baby was found after a six-year-old child informed her grandmother that there was a “crying doll” in their chicken coop.

The grandmother immediately went to investigate and discovered the newborn baby abandoned in her yard.

She called for assistance, and neighbours responded and helped her contact the Itsoseng police.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and social workers were subsequently contacted, and the baby was transported to hospital for medical attention.

The Itsoseng police are appealing to the community for assistance in locating the mother of the child or anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation.

Anyone with information is requested to contact the investigating officer, Warrant Officer Albanos Thabiso
Molefe of the Lichtenburg Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit on 060 967 2276.

Alternatively, members of the public may contact their nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Anonymous information can also be submitted via the MySAPS App on a smartphone.

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Enquiries:
Sgt Sipho Taliwe
082 418 4231