“The department of social development worked with the Lesotho consul for the reunification of the baby with her biological parents, who are both Lesotho nationals.”
Qabathe facilitated the child's reunion with her parents on Monday in Maseru, Lesotho.
“I wish to thank the government of Lesotho, which worked together with our government, to ensure the child was safely brought back to her parents,” said Qabathe.
After this case, SA and Lesotho officials have resolved to work with police and social workers “to enable the system to fast track similar cases in collaboration with the SA government.”
*Identity withheld to protect the child.
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