Abandoned Baby Found, Community Steps In | Johannesburg News

A newborn girl, found abandoned in Cape Town’s Eerste River with her umbilical cord still attached, is now receiving critical care — and a wave of community love. Project Rahmah sprang into action, rallying mothers’ groups and donors to flood the NICU with essentials while Zaakirah Mohamed personally comforted the infant, affirming her worth. The heartbreaking discovery has ignited urgent calls for systemic support for women, urging society to create safe spaces before crisis strikes. This tiny miracle reminds us: kindness, solidarity, and prevention can change lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-09-16-newborn-baby-abandoned-in-bushes-with-umbilical-cord-still-attached-gets-a-second-chance/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bad2c06b23a1eca9 Report issues to [email protected].