POLICE are hunting for a mum who dumped her stillborn baby.
The body was found by a waste collector at a dumpsite in Ivory Park extension 2 on Thursday, 17 August.
Police said the body was burnt and wrapped in white plastic when found.
Captain Nelda Sekgobela of Ekurhuleni District police said they are investigating a case of concealment of birth.
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"Ivory Park police received a call from a member of the public and immediately rushed to the scene. On arrival, the burnt body was found wrapped in a white plastic bag," Sekgobela said.
Sekgobela said it is not yet known who dumped the body, but a case of concealment of birth has been opened for further investigation.
The body was taken to the government mortuary.
Any member of the public with some information is asked to contact the Ivory Park police on 011 990 9600 or 08600 10111. The caller can choose to remain anonymous if they so wish.
