South African Gumtree 'baby sale' mother pleads guilty

BBC News

A 20-year-old woman in South Africa has pleaded guilty to trying sell her child for 5,000 rand ($380) on advertising website Gumtree. The mother faced charges including human trafficking and money laundering, and the 19-month-old boy is now in the care of social workers. The mother will remain under house arrest until her next court appearance early next year.