SaralnamaPolice arrested a 39-year-old hospital cleaner in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Rose Mnisi was caught with human placentas in a plastic bag while hitchhiking near Lydenburg. She allegedly sought buyers for the body tissue. Mnisi works in a maternity ward. She appeared in court on charges of illegal possession of human tissues. The placentas were sent for forensic analysis. Mnisi will return to court next month for a bail hearing. Police continue to investigate and may add more charges. To report suspicious activity, contact your local police station. (Updated 19 Sep 2025, 19:21 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Police arrested a 39-year-old hospital cleaner in Mpumalanga, South Africa
- Rose Mnisi was caught with human placentas in a plastic bag while hitchhiking near Lydenburg
- She allegedly sought buyers for the body tissue