Limpopo conjoined twins successfully separated

Male conjoined twins born at Mankweng Hospital in Limpopo on 28 January 2026 have been successfully separated following a complex surgical procedure led by specialist doctors.

The twins were born to a 29-year-old mother, with their condition only identified during labour. This prompted an urgent transfer to Mankweng Tertiary Hospital for their delivery and subsequent treatment.

The intricate, life-changing operation was carried out by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians led by Nyaweleni Tshifularo.

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Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba received a briefing on Tuesday from the surgical team following the successful procedure at the hospital.

“This operation represents a historic moment for Limpopo MEC [Ms Dieketseng Mashego],” said Premier Dr Ramathuba.

“For the first time in South Africa, a rural hospital has accomplished such a high scale operation. This achievement changes the landscape of healthcare in our province and reaffirms our belief in the potential of rural hospitals,” she added.

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During the media briefing, President Cyril Ramaphosa also called the Premier to commend the exceptional work done by the team of doctors.

“I’m just so pleased and happy, and indeed the whole country should be pleased,” said president Ramaphosa.

Meanwhile, professor Nyaweleni Tshifularo says the babies have been name baby K and Baby P.

“The babies have names – it’s baby K and baby P… We were calling them as Twin A and Twin B,” he said.