By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

 A  mother (28) is expected to appear at Taung Magistrate’s Court on Monday for the alleged murder of her 1-year-old baby girl.

North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said on Friday, the grandparents allegedly reported that they saw the woman leaving the house in Dryharts village near Taung with her 1-year-old baby, but returned alone later.

“Upon questioning her about the whereabouts of her child, she could not give any explanation and the police were contacted.

“Subsequent investigations led the police to an open veld, where the body of the baby was found on Saturday afternoon.

“The preliminary investigation revealed that, the baby had what appeared to be a stab wound in her neck. The baby was declared dead on the scene by Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) paramedics,” Myburgh said. 

The suspect was immediately arrested.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena thanked the grandparents for quickly reporting the incident and working with the police to ensure that the baby’s mother faces the full might of the law. 

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