Western Cape public health facilities welcomed 171 babies on Christmas Day
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is happy to announce the birth of 171 babies at public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on Christmas Day 2025.
The total number of babies born and gender on 25 December 2025 comprises of 80 boys and 91 girls.
The first three Christmas babies were born between 00:00 and 00:18. The first baby girl, who weighed 3.5kg, was born at 00:00 at Helderberg Hospital to mother Zizibele Silo.
The second baby girl was born at 00:04 at Khayelitsha District Hospital to mother Alena Nkayi, weighing 2.1kg.
The third baby, another baby girl, was born at 00:18 at Worcester Hospital to Mother Enid Asjan.
Two sets of twins were also born at Tygerberg Hospital. The one set of twins, a boy and girl, were born between 16:48 and 16:58. The other set of twins were two girls.
“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. This miracle would not be possible without the dedication of healthcare workers who, even on Christmas Day, serve tirelessly, often away from their own loved ones, to care for others. Your unwavering commitment ensures that every child in the Western Cape begins life with health, dignity, and the strongest foundation for the future,” said Mireille Wenger, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness.
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness believes that the first thousand days of a child’s life, from conception, are critical for their development. The physical, social, and brain development that occurs during this time presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to establish a solid foundation for health, learning, and positive relationships in the future. This is an important time to support your child’s development through adequate nutrition, immunisations, and by reading to your child.
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness congratulates the parents on the safe delivery of all the new arrivals on Christmas Day. We look forward to being a part of their development journey. We also extend a sincere thank you to all our staff members, including midwives, for their hard work and dedication on this special day.
The first baby born on Christmas Day was a little girl at Helderberg Hospital to mother Zizibele Silo:
Staff at Helderberg Hospital welcomed the arrival of baby Silo at midnight:
Another one of the first babies born on Christmas Day was to mother Adri-Lee Hartzenbeg at Mossel Bay Hospital. She welcomed her baby girl at 00:22.
Mother Enid Asjan welcomed a baby girl at 00:18 at Worcester Hospital:
George Hospital welcomed four babies on Christmas Day. Here staff celebrate the arrival of Baby Maarman:
Midwife Sr Ntshwaxu with new mother Elethu Qole at Khayelitsha Site B Clinic MOU:
