New mother commits suicide

JWANENG: Police here are investigating a case in which a new mother committed suicide, leaving behind a five-day old baby.

The deceased, aged 25, was hospitalised in the maternity ward at Jwaneng Mine Hospital when hospital authorities reported her missing on Sunday.

Yesterday, Jwaneng Police station commander, Superintendent Thuso Basuti said the  police had tracked the deceased’s steps from the hospital to Jwana Park with the help of night watchmen. “We found her hanging from a tree. It appears she used a panty to commit suicide,” he said. The deceased is from Sesung in Ngwaketse district, and investigations on what could have caused the suicide are still ongoing. A post-mortem is awaited.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up