By Obakeng Maje

Modderivier-A man is due in court after he was arrested after he allegedly beat a 10 month-old baby to death.

Police said a 22 year-old man was feeding his baby milk and the baby allegedly refused to drink the milk.

“A man will appear before Kimberley Magistrate Court after he allegedly beat his child to death” colononel Priscilla Naidu said.

Police said a man and his girlfriend had a fight before the incident.

The man allegedly went beserk and started to kick and assault the baby who eventually passed on in hospital.

“The baby was rushed to Kimberley hospital on Monday and subsequently died because of injuries suffered” said Naidu. 

Government is focussing on Child Protection Week. They believe that protecting children and creating a safe and secure environment is everyone’s responsibility hence the theme for this year’s campaign is “Working Together to Protect Children’.  

“Each child has a right to health and a life free from violence. Each year, though, millions of children around the world are the victims and witnesses of physical, sexual  and emotional abuse” said police. 

The Bill of Rights in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Act 108 of 1996) specifically states that every child has the right to be protected from maltreatment, neglect, abuse or degradation

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