Midwife Sr Ntshwaxu with new mother Elethu Qole at Khayelitsha Site B Clinic MOU A total of 171 babies were born in public health facilities across the Western Cape on Christmas Day 2025, according to the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. The births, recorded over the full 24-hour period on December 25, included 80 boys and 91 girls, marking a festive milestone for families and healthcare workers across the province. The first three Christmas babies arrived within the first 18 minutes of the day.
The first baby girl, weighing 3.5kg, was born at 12:00am at Helderberg Hospital to Zizibele Silo. A second baby girl followed at 12:04am at Khayelitsha District Hospital, born to Alena Nkayi and weighing 2.1kg. The third baby, also a girl, was born at 12:18am at Worcester Hospital to Enid Asjan.
Two sets of twins were also delivered at Tygerberg Hospital. One set — a boy and a girl — was born between 4:48pm and 4:58pm, while the second set consisted of two girls. Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness Mireille Wenger congratulated families and praised healthcare workers who remained on duty during the festive period.
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“Welcoming new life at Christmas is a profound blessing, a reminder of hope and renewal during this season of joy. We extend heartfelt congratulations to the families of these precious little ones,” Wenger said.
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