Child protection group warns making baby savers illegal 'will cost lives'

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A Durban-based child protection group is urging the public to share their views on a government proposal that could make baby savers illegal.

Baby savers are secure boxes where mothers can safely and anonymously leave newborns, triggering an alert for rescuers to respond.

17 Oct 2025 7AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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