Woman found in dustbin

A woman was found in a dustbin in Pienaar Street, Helenvale, on Tuesday morning.

The discovery was made by residents who alerted police.

Police spokesman Warrant Officer Alwin Labans said the woman has been identified as a Kwazakhele resident.

“The woman was found hiding in the dustbin,” he said.

“At this stage no foul play is suspected and she is still in hospital.”

Asked if she was pushed into the dustbin, Labans said it was not clear, however no foul play was suspected at this stage.

Labans said relatives confirmed the woman was on medication.

“From our preliminary investigation we have established that she would often wander around the streets by herself for days,” he said.

“At this stage it is unclear what transpired.”

* PLEASE NOTE: The original version of this story indicated that the woman had died. 

Police spokesman Warrant Officer Alwin Labans said the misinformation was the result of miscommunication between the communications office and police officials on the scene.