The family of Olwemihla Ntshangase is calling for a thorough police investigation into the child’s death after raising concerns about the circumstances in which the child died while visiting the maternal family in Johannesburg.
According to information shared by the family, Olwemihla was reportedly left sleeping on a sofa while the mother and grandfather went to a nearby shop. When the mother returned, the child had died.
The explanation reportedly given to the family was that Olwemihla had accidentally fallen from a window on the fourth floor.
However, the child’s paternal family, who are based in KwaZulu-Natal, say they became concerned after visiting the mortuary to prepare for the burial. They allege that the child’s body had serious injuries and raised suspicions of possible sexual abuse.
The family also disputes the account that Olwemihla accidentally fell from the building, claiming that the body was found some distance from the house, closer to the road. They believe these circumstances warrant further investigation.
The allegations have not been independently confirmed, and the family’s concerns should not be treated as established findings.
The paternal family says it wants police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the child’s death and establish what happened.
At this stage, further details about the police investigation and any official findings have not been confirmed.
