All children have the right to protection. They have the right to survive, to be safe, to belong, to be heard, to receive adequate care and to grow up in a protective environment.
Port Elizabeth FCS unit is seeking the mother who allegedly abandoned her 8 month old baby in Springfield, Port Elizabeth.
On Friday 17 November 2017, while a member of the community was walking her dog in the area of Mark and Franseco Street in Springfield, she heard the cries of a young infant.
The dog ran in the direction of the cries and came across a baby girl of +/- 8 months old laying on a blanket with a bag containing cream, bottles and some clothing items.
The woman alerted the Walmer Police station and they went to the CSC to open a child abandonment case. The infant has been taken to hospital for observation and is currently in a place of safety.
Child protection is the protection of children from violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect therefore all children should be taken care of in a safe environment.
Anyone who can assist in tracing the woman is asked to contact D/WO Nomawethu Machewula on 0713524644, or the nearest police station or Crime Stop 08600 10111 or Crime line SMS3211.
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