Child (5) dies after being severely abused by her parents, Davel

South African Police Service

Child (5) dies after being severely abused by her parents, Davel
Child (5) dies after being severely abused by her parents, Davel

Two parents, Bheki Hlophe aged 35 and Sibongile Shongwe aged 28 made their second appearance on 5 April 2019, at the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court on charges of murder.

Their appearance came after they were arrested for the death of their five year old daughter at their home in Kwadela, Davel on 10 March 2019. They reported that the child died as a result of having fallen from her bed after suffering from a seizure as she was reportedly suffering from epilepsy.

A preliminary investigation suggested that the child had been severely abused by her parents (suspects) as she had bruises all over her body.

The management of the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, condemned in the strongest possible terms acts of child abuse by parents, guardians, surrogates/care-takers or anybody else for that matter, as this has far reaching implications.

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