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The first baby born on New Year’s Day was a little boy at Mowbray Maternity Hospital at midnight to mother Geneva Claasen. From left: MEC for Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, sister Lydia Dreyer and mother Geneva at the hospital.

Final figures: 132 babies born across the Western Cape on New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day was filled with joy across the Western Cape as 132 babies were safely delivered in public health facilities, giving families a hopeful and heart-warming start to…

New Year’s baby Olumiyo Miqi is pictured with his mother, Thandokazi Miqi (36), from Wallacedene in Kraaifontein.

Meet New Year’s baby Olumiyo Miqi from Kraaifontein

New Year’s baby Olumiyo Miqi was born at the Tygerberg Hospital at 3:12am on January 1, 2026, to mother Thandokazi Miqi, 36, from Wallacedene in Kraaifontein.

The first baby born on Christmas Day was a little girl at Helderberg Hospital to mother Zizibele Silo.

Final tally: 171 babies born on Christmas Day in Western Cape

Christmas Day brought new life to the Western Cape, with a total of 171 babies born at provincial public health facilities, according to the Department of Health and Wellness.

The first baby born on Christmas Day was a little girl at Helderberg Hospital to mother Zizibele Silo.

Western Cape public hospitals record at least 32 Christmas Day births

A total of 32 babies were born at public health facilities across the Western Cape on Christmas Day, according to the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.

Genevieve Lewis with her son, Graceson.

‘Babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months have lower risk of infections’

Breastfeeding babies for the first six months of life protects them from illnesses and helps them grow strong, said the provincial department of health.

 one-year-old Anzelle Van Der Merwe, from Bellville, before and after the surgery.

Cleft lip and craniofacial surgeries: Giving children a second chance

If you notice anything unusual in your baby’s face or head shape, speak to your healthcare provider, because early detection can make the difference.This was the message of…