The body of a newborn boy was found by Law Enforcement officers at the Coastal Park landfill site in Muizenberg at 7.30am on Wednesday.
Law Enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dayson said officers had observed what looked like a doll’s legs protruding from a bucket between waste in the landfill site.
“Upon further investigation, they discovered it was the body of a newly born baby.
“An ambulance was called and a paramedic declared the infant to be deceased.
Anyone with information can call Muizenberg police or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.