Newborn found dead in Vrygrond bin as Muizenberg SAPS investigates
A newborn baby girl was found dead in a rubbish bin in Dassie Road, Vrygrond, on Thursday, 27 August. Muizenberg SAPS has opened an inquest docket and no arrest had been made at the time of publication, while community leaders urged pregnant women and mothers needing help to seek support.
A newborn baby girl's body was discovered in a waste bin in Dassie Road, Vrygrond, prompting the Muizenberg SAPS to launch an inquest investigation. Municipal waste collectors made the grim discovery while carrying out their rounds on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The Western Cape police spokesperson, Thembakazi Mpendukana, confirmed that no arrests have been made at this time.
Ward councillor Mandy Marr reported that the City's Solid Waste collection team found the baby, and that Neighbourhood Safety Officers secured the area until the police arrived. Marr urged pregnant women or mothers struggling to care for their babies to seek help, offering her and other community leaders' support. Community leader Mymoena Scholtz expressed her heartbreak over the ongoing issue of babies being abandoned in different communities, emphasizing the availability of support resources and the importance of responsible behavior and open communication with children.
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