By Obakeng Maje

Upington-Police are investigating a murder of a three year old girl who was allegedly murdered by her stepmother in Pabalelo near Upington. 

On Sunday at approximately 18:00 the relatives of the child called the ambulance saying that the child is vomiting. 

Upon arrival,the child has already passed on.

“The police initially opened an inquest docket as foul play was suspected” Lieutenant Sergio Kock said. 

“Further investigations revealed that the child died as a result of head injuries and there is also a possibility of malnourishment” Kock said. 

It is also alleged that the child has been physically abused for a period of time as she had old and new scratch marks on both sides of her neck and chest. 

“All this evidence prompted the arrest of the step-mother who has been taken into custody on Wednesday, at 08:00am by the Pabalelo Detectives” Kock said.

 The suspect will appear at Upington Magistrate Court soon.

 All information pertaining to the case can be forwarded to Detective Constable Barend Keyser at 073 349 4703 or 054 338 3960. All information will be treated with the strictest of confidence. 

The investigation continues.