Police in Thohoyandou are appealing to people who might have information about a lady who might have been pregnant but currently has no baby, to inform the police.

This comes after the discovery of a foetus at a residence at the University of Venda last Thursaday. According to information at Mirror's disposal, cleaners who were doing their routine tasks on campus found the foetus in a dustbin next to a student residence.

The workers then notified campus security, who in turn reported the matter to the police.

Univen spokespersonTakalani Dzaga reacted with shock over the incident. “We as a university have all the facilities that are of assistance to students. We have health-related services, such as medical and counselling services, and we always urge staff and students to utilise these services,” he said.

He said campus security, in conjuction with the police, will investigate the incident. “We are now appealing to the university community to please assist us in the investigation," he said.

Thohoyandou police spokesperson Major Mashudu Malelo confirmed the incident. “We believe  that a member of the university community could have seen someone who was pregnant and who has no baby now. People know each other here and we know it is just a matter of time before the suspect will be known," he said.

He said they have opened a concealment-of-birth docket.