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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 was born at the Tygerberg Hospital at 3:12am on January 1, 2026, to mother Thandokazi Miqi, 36, from Wallacedene in Kraaifontein.
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.
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.
Breastfeeding babies for the first six months of life protects them from illnesses and helps them grow strong, said the provincial department of health.
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…