MOGALE CITY, GP - At least 250 babies were abandoned in South Africa last year.
The Department of Social Development says this was a noticeable increase, but NGOs say the figure is much higher.
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For example, Door of Hope says research suggests that in fact 3,500 babies are abandoned every year.
The CEO of Bethany House Trust, Gert Jonker, spoke to eNCA.