A MOTHER OF SEVEN ARESSTED AFTER BURYING HER NEWBORN IN HER YARD, NEIGHBOURS SUSPECTED FOUL PLAYER AFTER REALISING THAT HER PREGNANCY DISSAPERED AND NO BABY ON SIGHT
Tragedy in Limpopo: Mother of Seven Arrested After Burying her newborn baby in her yard
A heartbreaking story has shaken the community of Lesodi Motlana Village near Mokopane in Limpopo. A 43-year-old mother of seven was arrested after police discovered the body of her stillborn baby buried in her yard.
According to reports, the woman was about five months pregnant when she gave birth on the 22nd of August. Instead of reporting the stillbirth to authorities, she allegedly wrapped the baby in a towel and buried it behind her house.
Community members grew suspicious when her pregnancy suddenly disappeared without explanation. Their concerns were reported to the police, who launched an investigation. Forensic experts later exhumed the remains from the woman’s yard.
Police confirmed that the woman has been charged with **concealment of birth**. She is expected to appear in the **Mahwelereng Magistrate’s Court on the 10th of September**. Authorities have also indicated that further charges could follow as investigations continue.
## Shock and Sadness in the Village
The small community of Lesodi Motlana is reeling from the discovery. Neighbours who knew the woman expressed disbelief at her actions.
One villager, an elderly woman, said:
> *“We noticed her pregnancy was gone, but she never spoke about the baby. We never thought it would end like this. We are heartbroken.”*
Another resident added:
> *“We don’t understand why she did not go to the clinic or ask for help. No child deserves to be treated this way, even if it was born without life.”*
For many, the case has stirred conversations about stigma, poverty, and the silent struggles that women in rural areas often face.
## A Case That Raises Questions
This tragedy has left many asking difficult questions. Could the incident have been prevented if the mother had access to better healthcare, support, or counseling? Or was it fear of judgment that pushed her to make such a decision?
As the case heads to court, the village remains in mourning — and South Africans at large are left reflecting on the hidden pain that some women endure in silence.
* Stillborn baby buried Limpopo
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