
187 babies born in Eastern Cape on Christmas Day
The Eastern Cape Department of Health reported the birth of 187 babies on Christmas Day, including 95 boys and 92 girls.
WEDNESDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2025, 15:52

The Eastern Cape Department of Health reported the birth of 187 babies on Christmas Day, including 95 boys and 92 girls.
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