Baby found in handbag in Sunnyside
Police are searching for the mother of a 3-week-old baby girl who was found inside a handbag in Sunnyside on Monday.
Police spokesperson Daniel Mavimbela says officers are searching for a woman named Lebogang Botolo, who they believe could possibly help with the investigation.
"The baby is recovering inside an incubator at a local hospital following her admission on the same day, shortly after the police had rescued her and arranged for medical intervention."
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Mavimbela says the baby’s health is improving.
"Anyone who could possibly know of the whereabouts of Lebogang Botolo may contact Warrant Officer Gerard Henning of the SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit.
Parents who do not wish to keep their newborn babies are encouraged to utilize the two "baby bins" available 24/7 at the corners of Spuy and Vos, and Steve Biko and Jorrissen Streets.”