The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane condemned an incident in which a 25 year old man allegedly killed his 2 year old baby and hanged himself.
The incident took place yesterday, 3 June 2018 in Moshawane village near Mahikeng.
This tragic incident came at the end of Child Protection Week with the theme “Protect Children Against Themselves”, with the call to all to ensure that our homes are filled with love, safe from violence and feelings of rejection.
According to information available at this stage, reports suggest that the father took the child from the mother for a visit. It is alleged that the father allegedly stabbed the baby several times with a knife and hanged himself.
They were both found dead at approximately 14:00 on Sunday, 03 June 2018.
The police were informed about the incident and a case of murder and inquest have been registered for investigation.
Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane made an urgent appeal to the community and parents to avoid taking harsh decisions as well as to consult with professionals such as social workers for assistance. She further said that the safety and well-being of the children must always be prioritised.
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