The baby was destined for a pauper\u2019s burial but Reverend Kokkie Smit of St John\u2019s Presbyterian Church refused to see it happen that way.<\/p>\n
With the support of his congregation Reverend Smit requested the SAPS to release the body so that St John\u2019s Presbyterian Church could give the baby a respectful burial.<\/p>\n
The church also decided to name the baby girl and the name Madison, meaning Gift of God, was chosen to register the baby.<\/p>\n
A memorial service will be held for Madison next Wednesday, August 9 on National Women\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
Reverend Smit believes that a strong message of hope and available help can be sent to mothers in crisis pregnancies by having the memorial om Women\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
Reverend Smit is also keen on the idea of having a baby safe, where abandoned babies can safely be left by mothers, erected on the church grounds.<\/p>\n
Madison\u2019s ashes will be buried on the church grounds of St John\u2019s.<\/p>\n
Also read: Baby girl found in refuse bin laid to rest<\/a><\/p>\n Please Help: Community urged to assist with choosing a name for girlchild in the refuse bin<\/a><\/p>\n Video shows how baby was dumped<\/a><\/p>\n Warning Graphic: Five babies dumped in less then two months<\/a><\/p>\n Update: Police finally make arrest after latest discovery<\/a><\/p>\n
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