A Khayelitsha woman has been arrested after the body of her infant was found buried in a shallow grave next to her shack.
Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk
said police had been in the are when they heard about 22-year-old boy who
allegedly stabbed his mother. Upon their arrival they found the body of a
48-year-old woman declare dead on the scene.
Residents said police were led
to their next discovery by the smell resulting in the discovery of an infant in
a hole wrapped with plastic bags and blankets. The child’s body was discovered
next to a shack
According to a witness the woman
had been previodsly seen digging a hole, which neighbours assumed she was
trying to prevent water from coming into her house.
Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi confirmed the arrests and said the 29 year old mother is expected in court today, meanwhile 22 year old has been detained for tabbing his mother to death.
by Evermgelista Muza
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