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[PHOTOS] Almost 20 babies born on New Year’s Day

Sixteen babies were born on 1 January 2016.

January 2, 2016
Janine Viljoen Less than a minute
Sihle Mdlalose gave birth to her baby boy Simphiwe at 8.45pm on New Year's Day at Dr Yusuf Dadoo Hospital.

Sixteen bundles of joy were born yesterday, 1 January at two hospitals in Krugersdorp.

Three babies were welcomed into the world at Netcare Krugersdorp Hospital while 13 babies were born at Dr Yusuf Dadoo Hospital.

The first to arrive at Netcare Krugersdorp was baby boy Karabelo who was born at 8.23am to mother Mokulubete Makhetha.

Proud mom Mokulubete Makhetha welcomed her bouncing baby boy Karabelo at 8.23am.
Proud mom Mokulubete Makhetha welcomed her bouncing baby boy Karabelo at 8.23am.

Elmare White gave birth to her bouncing baby boy Joshua at 9.30am weighing 2,575kg.

At Yusuf Dadoo Gomelemo Leeuw gave birth to her baby girl, Tshimologo at 10.30am. More babies soon followed shortly after.

Elmare White gave birth Joshua, weighing 2,575kg, at 9.30am.
Elmare White gave birth Joshua, weighing 2,575kg, at 9.30am.

It was a quiet New Year’s Day at Netcare Pinehaven, as no babies were born.

To view more photos of New Year’s Day babies, click here.

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January 2, 2016
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Janine Viljoen

Janine Viljoen is a seasoned journalist with more than 17 years’ experience. She has worked as a newspaper editor, mentored numerous journalism students, and is currently the sub-editor for the award-winning Caxton Joburg West publications. Her passion lies in developing young journalists and telling compelling human-interest stories.
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