First published 10/8/2026, 8:08:15 AM · Last updated 10/8/2026, 8:08:15 AM

Gauteng Premier condemns death of baby and alleged rape of mother

The source reports that Gauteng’s premier condemned the baby’s death and alleged rape of the mother in Atteridgeville. Police are searching for a suspect, and the account describes the assault as alleged.

Illustrative image: The Premier Mine Museum is situated in the town of Cullinan, 40 kilometres east of Pretoria, Gauteng Province, South Africa. The Mine is still operational and hosts a Museum of machinery and other interesting items used in the early days when it was established in 1902. It has since been renamed the Cullinan Diamond Mine in November 2003 in celebration of its centenary. The mine rose to prominence in 1905, when the Cullinan Diamond — still the largest rough diamond of gem quality ever found — wa — Jengo1961/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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The account reports a baby’s death, an alleged sexual assault, and an ongoing police search.

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Categories: politics-and-governance

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Gauteng Premier condemns death of baby and alleged rape of mother

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