Court grants bail to young mom who abandoned baby in Verulam
KZN police have confirmed a young woman has handed herself over after a three-month baby was found abandoned in Verulam this week.
The baby girl was found by a mango picker on Monday alongside a stream in Dawncrest, north of Durban.
Reaction Unit South Africa says there was a bag next to her containing milk, nappies and a pacifier.
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There was also a note, allegedly from the mother, explaining why she left her infant there.
Authorities say the 23-year-old woman appeared in the local court on Thursday and was granted bail of R500.
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She's expected back in court in a month's time.
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