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A child was abandoned by this mother after she fled with stokvel money. Image Google maps/ Reachtion Unti South Africa

Child ABANDONED when mother flees with stokvel money

A 12-year-old child was living alone for five days before seeking help after his mother abandoned him and fled with stokvel money

abandoned

A child was abandoned by this mother after she fled with stokvel money. Image Google maps/ Reachtion Unti South Africa

A 12-year old child from KwaZulu-Natal was left to fend for himself for five days after his mother abandoned him and fled with stokel money.

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Child seeks help after his mother abandoned him

Early on Saturday morning, 21 January, a child arrived at the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Tongaat Operations Center.

The youngster revealed to the controller on duty that he lives with an aunt in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal.

He visited his mum in Emona, KwaZulu-Natal, for the holidays around two weeks ago.

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Mother abandons child and flees with stokvel money

One morning when the child woke, he could not find his mother.

He later discovered that she had fled with money collected for Stokvel.

He was left behind for five days until his mother’s landlord discovered him.

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The minor is unable to give information about alternative family members to RUSA Members.

If anyone is able to assist in locating the child’s family, kindly contact RUSA on 086 1234 333.

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