Police were called to a local dumping site in Belhar where they found the body of a baby covered with a blanket.
The body was discovered on the field in Wolwedans Street, Extension 23 in Belhar.
Cops have since opened an inquest docket for investigation, says police spokesperson, Captain FC van Wyk.
“This office can confirm that an inquest case was registered for investigation on Tuesday, 2 June after a foetus was found lying on an open field near Wolwedans Street, Extension 23, Belhar,” Van Wyk.
Anyone with information is requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or Belhar SAPS on 021 953 8100.