It was all smiles and joy as two special, bubbly and healthy  baby girls were born at Musina Hospital on Christmas Day.

The first baby, named Lufuno (a Venda word for love), was born at 09:30. Her happy mother, Sarah Mudimeli (21) of Musina, could not hide her happiness as she anxiously waited for her family to come and fetch her after she was discharged from the hospital. “This is history. I never thought I would give birth on a special day like this one. I am happy that my baby is so special. This was the best Christmas ever for me. I would like to thank God for giving me this special gift.”

The second baby, Christina, arrived in the world at 14:25. Her mother, Ntsundeni Matsheketsheke (22), also from Musina, was over the moon about her special, wonderful gift. “I don’t have enough words to thank the Lord for what He has done for me. I would also like to thank everyone involved – my family, hospital staff and friends who kept on wishing me good health while I was in hospital. I am happy that I have finally given birth to a special baby and I’m ready to go home.”

On hearing the news of the arrival of the two babies, Mayor Carol Phiri visited them at the hospital and handed them gifts. The gifts included clothes, blankets, nappies, wipes, baby catering kits and skin care lotions. She urged the parents to raise the babies with love and affection: “We are so proud to have these two angels in our municipality. They are so special, taking into consideration that they were born on a special day. We wish them a healthy and long life and we have no doubt that they will become future leaders who will be able to contribute to the development of our nation.”

Both mothers thanked the mayor for her generosity in handing over gifts for their babies.