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The South African
21-05-2025
- The South African
Newborns snatched from Dora Nginza Hospital [video]
Two women snatched two premature babies from Dora Nginza Hospital on Tuesday night, 20 May 2025, and vanished, sparking a full-scale manhunt in Gqeberha. A security guard tried to stop the suspects when they entered the maternity ward carrying a bag. Staff assumed they were breastfeeding mothers. One of the women slipped past the guard and entered the nursery with the same bag. Read the full version of the ' Two Gqeberha newborns stolen from Dora Nginza Hospital' article. According to the Eastern Cape Health Department, CCTV footage shows her later exiting through a different door. Hospital management reviewed the footage and called the police, who have opened a criminal case. Eastern Cape Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa condemned the breach and ordered an internal investigation. She called on the Gqeberha community to help locate the babies. Looking for quick updates? Watch News in a Minute videos on The South African's YouTube page for all the key stories you need to know! Catch all the latest videos on news, lifestyle, travel, sports and more – there's always something to watch! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and BlueSky to stay connected and get your news on the go!
The South African
21-05-2025
- The South African
Two Gqeberha newborns stolen from Dora Nginza Hospital
Two women snatched two premature babies from Dora Nginza Hospital on Tuesday night, 20 May 2025, and vanished, sparking a full-scale manhunt in Gqeberha. A security guard tried to stop the suspects when they entered the maternity ward carrying a bag. Staff assumed they were breastfeeding mothers. One of the women slipped past the guard and entered the nursery with the same bag. According to the Eastern Cape Health Department, CCTV footage shows her later exiting through a different door. Hospital management reviewed the footage and called the police, who have opened a criminal case. Eastern Cape Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa condemned the breach and ordered an internal investigation. She called on the Gqeberha community to help locate the babies. 'We are providing essential services to our communities, and hospitals should not be targets of criminal elements,' she said. The department says attacks on hospitals in Gqeberha are rising. It spends millions annually on private security. In response to ongoing threats, officials have boosted security with new technologies across facilities. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
