DSD PROBES CAPE TODDLER'S DEATH

THE Western Cape Department of Social Development has stepped in following the death of a three-year-old toddler who was found home alone in Eastridge, Mitchells Plain, last Wednesday.

- By MARSHA DEAN

The body of the little boy, who suffered from a disability, was found at the home in Olive Street and it is claimed that the mother left the three-year-old home alone.

There are further speculations that the body may have been left there for more than a day.

It is also alleged that the mother uses drugs and has more children.

Monique Mortlock-Malgas, Media Liaison Officer for the Western Cape Department of Social Development, said that the matter is under investigation and cannot divulge into more information regarding this case.