A 22-year-old father is set to appear in the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court in connection with the alleged murder of his 17-month-old daughter.
The incident occurred in the early hours of December 30, 2024, when the father took the child to the hospital, claiming she had sustained injuries after falling off a bed. However, medical staff determined that the toddler had already passed away and noted suspicious injuries.
Provincial police spokesperson, Lt Col Jabu Ndubane, stated that hospital staff alerted authorities after discovering multiple bruises on the child’s body, along with signs of strangulation.
The father was initially arrested on an unrelated charge and has remained in custody. His court appearance will address the circumstances surrounding the child's tragic death.