Cape Town – A body of a baby was found earlier this week during cleaning operations at an illegal dumping spot along Maroela Road in Kraaifontein by the City of Cape Town’s cleansing team, a statement confirmed.
The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management Alderman Grant Twigg was part of the clean-up operation when this incident occurred.
“For weeks communities and cleansing teams have been cleaning public spaces across the city as part of a spring clean campaign which targets litter and illegal dumping to help keep our city clean,” he said.
“However, it was a complete shock for all on-site when a body of a baby was found. The City immediately reported this to the South African Police Service who came to the site and are investigating this incident,” he added.
After seeing an event as dramatic as this unfold, Alderman Twigg said that the staff who were on site will be offered counselling.
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Compiled by Junaid Benjamin
