Tragedy strikes in Verulam as a newborn is abandoned, highlighting the urgent need for community support and compassion towards vulnerable mothers.
A newborn was rescued from a stormwater drain in Verulam on Sunday. | Reaction Unit SAAfter a newborn was rescued from a stormwater drain in Verulam on Sunday, homes for abandoned and orphaned children have called for greater support for vulnerable mothers, highlighting the urgent need for compassion and understanding.
Pillay searched the area and found a black bin bag stuck near the manhole of a stormwater drain. A newborn was hanging at the entrance, leading to a fall several metres below. He removed the plastic bin bag, rescued the child and radioed for assistance. He added that a cotton swab was found on the newborn’s arm, leading paramedics to believe she had recently been discharged from a medical facility.Isiaiah 54 Children’s Sanctuary director and Open Arms SA founder Youandi Gilain said: “The reality is stark: we live in a society where many mothers feel unsupported, leading to crippling depression, loneliness and fear.
“Let’s rally together to ensure that no mother feels alone or unsupported. We must create a safety net of love, care, and compassion that envelops our families and protects our children.”The Baby Home - Durban North crisis parent Jo Teunissen asked what kind of desperation, fear, or pain must have led a mother to make such a decision.
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