News24 | Mpumalanga Hospital Cleaner Arrested for Illegal Possession of Human Placentas

South African hospital worker arrested with human placentas in Mpumalanga

The maternity cleaner was allegedly seeking potential buyers for the body tissue when she was picked up.

Hospital cleaner caught while allegedly hitchhiking with human placentas

A 39-year-old woman employed as a hospital cleaner has been arrested in Lydenburg after she was allegedly found in possession of human placentas.

News24 | Mpumalanga hospital cleaner arrested for illegal possession of human placentas

A hospital cleaner in Mpumalanga has been arrested after being found in possession of human placentas, allegedly with the intent to sell them.

Mpumalanga hospital worker arrested with human placentas

Hospital worker arrested in Lydenburg for illegal possession of human placentas. Investigation ongoing, highlighting societal moral concerns.

South African Hospital Cleaner Arrested For Possessing Bag of Human Placentas

A 39-year-old hospital cleaner has been arrested in Mpumalanga province after being found with a bag full of human placentas, police have confirmed. The susp

Hospital cleaner arrested for trying to sell human placentas

A 39-year-old hospital cleaner was arrested in Lydenburg on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, after being found in possession of human placentas, the South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed.