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Media Statement
POTCHEFSTROOM – A 21-year-old mother and 26-year-old father appeared before the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 24 December 2024, for the alleged neglect of their 14-month-old baby girl in Tigane, close to Hartbeesfontein. They were granted bail of R300.00 each and the matter was postponed until Wednesday, 5 February 2025. The court appearance stems from an incident where police were called to a house in the early hours of Monday morning, 23 December 2024, in Tigane. Police were shown an abandoned baby girl, who was found crying in front of a yard. Initial police investigations indicated that the parents allegedly left their baby at home and went to a nearby tavern. Later, the mother sent the father back home to fetch the child, but he left the baby in the street after allegedly being chased by unknown persons. The parents went to the police station when they could not find their child and were immediately arrested. The Department of Social Development was contacted and the baby was placed in the care of a relative. The Acting Provincial Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, condemned the incident and indicated that the child was neglected by someone who was supposed to protect her. He urged all parents to always know where their children are, especially during the Festive Season and said police will continue to work hard to ensure successful prosecution. Ends
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