By Jonk wa Mashamba
news@alexreporter.co.za
A Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Operations officers together with their Sergeant Connie Nkuna were conducting crime prevention patrols when they were informed by a member of the public that a woman was in labour at the corner of Milner and Beyers Naude Drive in Northcliff.
According to Xolani Fihla, JMPD spokesperson, Nkuna and the officers stopped to evaluate the situation.
“She requested the officers to go to the Roosevelt Fire Station to get assistance from paramedics.
“The woman went into full labour while she awaited assistance. The baby had to be delivered with the help of Sergeant Nkuna, a bystander and the mother’s sister.
“The woman gave birth to a bouncing baby girl, and shortly after her delivery, the paramedics arrived,” said Fihla.
According to the information provided, the mother had just gotten out of a taxi and was heading to Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital in Coronationville.
Fihla said the ambulance transported the mother and healthy newborn girl to Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital and they were both discharged after observation.
“The mother chose the name Blessing for her daughter after Sergeant Nkuna said that the baby’s birth was a blessing.
“Sergeant Nkuna who was newly promoted in the position was serving her first day in Region B, Randburg when this incident occurred,” said Fihla.
Fihla said the JMPD Acting Chief of Police Angie Mokasi commanded Nkuna for going above and beyond the call of duty by ensuring that “she helps the distraught mother as best she can while serving the City of Johannesburg with the highest pride and dedication”.
