In a disturbing trend, nearly 40 infants have been abandoned in the Eastern Cape between March 2024 and January 2025. While all babies have been found alive, the situation remains a critical concern for authorities. The most recent case involved a week-old baby girl discovered in a plastic bag near a bridge in Mdantsane, East London. This alarming incident underscores the province's ongoing struggle with infant abandonment and highlights the urgent need for social and community support.

Guest: Mpumzi Zuzile: spokesperson to the Eastern Cape MEC Social Development