35 Easter babies born across Free State

As the Free State Health Department welcomed 20 newborn boys and 15 girls on Good Friday, a highlight was the decline in teenage pregnancies.

April 4, 2026
Liezl Scheepers Less than a minute
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Free State Health MEC Monyatso Mahlatsi says the birth of 35 babies yesterday is a testament to the province’s strong maternity care, reports Parys Gazette.

The province welcomed 20 boys and 15 girls, with health officials noting a positive trend in birth weights and a drop in teenage pregnancies.

“We are overjoyed to welcome our Easter babies and congratulate all the families,” said Mahlatsi.

“The absence of prematurity and generally good birth weights reflect strong antenatal and maternity care,” he said.

Mahlatsi also thanked healthcare professionals for their tireless service.

He noted a significant decline in teenage pregnancy rates.

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April 4, 2026
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Liezl Scheepers

Liezl Scheepers is editor of the Parys Gazette, a local community newspaper distributed in the towns of Parys, Vredefort and Viljoenskroon. As an experienced community journalist in all fields for the past 30 years, she has a passion for her community, and has been actively involved in several community outreach projects as part of Parys Gazette's team.
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