The body of a four-year-old boy has been found buried in a backyard at a home in Teanong Section, Thembisa.
Police recovered the child’s body from the grave in the area.
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The boy’s body was wrapped in clothing when police found it. He had a slit throat. He also had stab wounds to his chest.
Police say the boy’s 27-year-old mother killed him on Thursday. The child’s father is 26 years old.
Residents in the Teanong Section say the discovery has shaken the community. They say many people are struggling to understand how the child died inside his own home.
Community members say the scene was traumatic for people who witnessed police recovering the body from the backyard grave.
Police are investigating the case. They have not released a full official statement on what happened.
Residents say the case highlights the pain that children face behind closed doors in their own homes. They are calling for justice for the young boy.
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The suspect is expected to appear in court once police complete their investigation.
Community members say they are focusing on the child who never got a chance to grow up. They also say they want to support the family that was left behind.
