Limpopo government to build a house for conjoined twins

Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba officiated the sod-turning ceremony for the construction of the conjoined twins’ house at Majeje Village, Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality, on Monday.

The twins were born on 28 January 2026 to a 29-year-old mother at Mankweng Tertiary Hospital, just outside Polokwane. They were joined at the abdomen.

They were successfully separated following a historic eight-hour surgical procedure by a team of specialist doctors led by Professor Nyaweleni Tshifularo.

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Before the historic separation, Premier Ramathuba had promised to build a decent home for the family of the conjoined twins.

This led to her hosting the Premier’s Annual Golf Day for a good cause, to raise funds to build the house.

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During the sod-turning ceremony, Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba appreciated RISIMA for taking the lead in constructing the house, which is expected to be completed within the next two months, providing a new home for the twins and their family.

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Dr Ramathuba extended her heartfelt thanks to Dr Mokoena for generously donating the land for the project. Dr Mokoena said he was touched by the story because he also has a twin brother.

The ceremony was also attended by among others, MEC for LEDET Mr Tshitereke Matibe, the Executive Mayor of Mopani District Pule Shayi and the Mayor of Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality Merriam Malatji.