Body of an abandoned newborn found in a bin in Pietermaritzburg

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The body of an abandoned newborn, believed to have been discovered by a waste picker, was found in a bin on 20 December 2024.

Arrive Alive reports that medical personnel from the Mi7 National Group’s Emergency Medical Services were called to the Pietermaritzburg CBD in the afternoon following the gruesome discovery.

ABANDONED NEWBORN FOUND DEAD IN BIN

The newborn’s body was discovered in a rubbish bin on Longmarket Street. Community members quickly called for medical help after finding the baby. Tragically, despite efforts from the paramedics, the newborn was declared deceased on the scene. This was after it showed no signs of life.

Arrive Alive reported that police were already on the scene and had cordoned off the area. The law enforcement officers are investigating the matter.

TWIN FOETUSES DUMPED IN A TOILET IN DURBAN CBD

IOL reported that twin foetuses were found in a toilet in the Durban CBD on Wednesday, 11 December 2024. ALS Paramedics were called to Monty Naiker Road in South Beach. They were together with Durban Metro Police and other emergency services.

Spokesperson of ALS Paramedics, Garrith Jamieson, said: “Paramedics assessed and found it was actually two foetuses, believed to be twins, and unfortunately there was nothing more paramedics could do for them and they were declared deceased on scene. A search for the mother is under way.”

According to Jamieson, the number of babies being dumped in the Durban area has surged. He urged the public to approach the necessary authorities. They can hand the babies over to them instead of dumping them. Jamieson said they can get help by approaching clinics or government.

IOL also reported on a foetus found dumped in Morningside in Durban. The incident occurred that same week on Tuesday, 10 December 2024. The foetus was reportedly found in a plastic bag on the side of the road.