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Government faces legal action over the ban on safe baby drop-offs

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A life-saving device that’s helped hundreds of desperate mothers safely surrender their babies here in South Africa is now at the centre of a courtroom battle.

This morning, “Baby Savers South Africa” heads to the Pretoria High Court — fighting to keep baby saver boxes legal.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has the story…

2 May 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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