Decomposed body of child discovered in Hout Bay

South African Police Service

Decomposed body of child discovered in Hout Bay
Decomposed body of child discovered in Hout Bay

Hout Bay police are investigating the identity, gender and cause of death following the discovery of a body of a child in a rocky and sandy area of Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay on Tuesday afternoon 22 December 2020, by a member of the community.

Due to the state of decomposition of the body, the age, gender and identity could not be immediately determined. An autopsy is expected to be conducted soon to determine the cause of death.

Meanwhile DNA testing will also be done to ascertain if the body is that of Anothando Mhlobo from the area who went missing in August 2020.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service