Mqanduli police are investigating a case of attempted murder
and concealment of birth after police rescued a new-born baby from a public
toilet at Dywili Flats, Newtown, Mqanduli on July 5 at about 12:10.
According to police spokesperson Sergeant Khaya
Matola-Mvanyashe, it is alleged that police were summoned to the scene by
members of the community after they heard the baby crying inside the public
toilet hole.
“On arrival, police managed to rescue the baby and rushed
her to Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha for medical attention. The
initial investigation indicates that the baby was dumped in the toilet but
miraculously she survived the ordeal. She was given the name of Kungenceba,
which simply means that it is through God’s mercies that she was rescued alive
in such conditions,” Mvanyashe said.
The circumstances surrounding the incident forms part of the
investigation. No arrests effected yet, and the investigation continues.
In an unrelated incident, police are seeking the assistance
of the public to find an 8-year-old girl Qhama Tyali who went missing from her
home, Mzantsi Location, Godidi in Butterworth on July 4.
Police spokesperson Captain Siphokazi Mawisa said Qhama was
last seen while she was sent to the nearby shop to buy bread and never came
back.
Preliminary investigation was done with no success
“At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a purple
trouser, with a white and navy jersey and Gumboots,” Mawisa added.
Anyone who can shed light on her disappearance or knows the
information concerning her whereabouts to contact Investigating Officer
Constable Masande Sinyondo on 072 2678693 and or Butterworth SAPS landline
number 047 401 4100.
