PHALABORWA – Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba officiated the sod-turning ceremony for the construction of a new house for the mom of the Sithole conjoined twins in Lulekani. The twins, known as Baby K and Baby P, were separated in an operation at Mankweng Hospital last Tuesday, March 17, by a medical team led by Nyaweleni Tshifularo.

The ceremony took place on Monday, March 23, and was attended by Ndavezitha Mlungisi Ntsanwisi Majeje II, Mopani District Mayor Pule Shayi, Ba-Phalaborwa Mayor Merriam Malatji, as well as various community stakeholders.

Ramathuba said she deemed it appropriate to assist the 29-year-old mother, whose twins were born on January 28 at Mankweng Hospital after being transferred from Maphuta Malatji Hospital in Namakgale.

She revealed that money for the house was donated by Risima Housing Finance Corporation, a Limpopo-based subsidiary of Leda, and that construction is expected to be completed within two months.

“Today I am not here to give long speeches. These are precious babies, and the whole world is talking about them. I want them to come back to a new home. Even the president knows about them.”

She also praised the CEO of Maphuta Malatji Hospital, Sello Rasello, and his medical team for correctly diagnosing the pregnancy as conjoined twins and acting swiftly and professionally by transferring the mother to Mankweng Hospital.

However, the premier cautioned community members against disrupting the project by demanding a 30% share of the work.

“We are not building a school here, but a donated house. Let us not cause any trouble and instead work well together,” she said.

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