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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Health
- The Citizen
Woman delivers bundle of joy at baby shower in uMhlanga
A CELEBRATORY baby shower for a mother-to-be took an unexpected turn on Friday evening in uMhlanga after she went into labour. Paramedics from KZN VIP Medical responded to the incident at a restaurant at a popular mall on Lagoon Drive to find that the woman's family as well as staff and bystanders had helped deliver the baby girl weighing 3kg. The delivery process was completed by paramedics – when they arrived on scene the baby was still attached by the umbilical chord. Also read: Glen Hills baby home appeals for donations 'Reports indicated that a woman had gone into labour during a baby shower celebration hosted by her family. Our medics found that the baby had already been delivered. Maternity care protocols were initiated to ensure the safety and well-being of both mother and child,' explained KZN VIP Paramedics spokesperson Gareth Naidoo. 'We are pleased to report that a healthy baby girl was born, and both mother and baby were stable. They were transported to a nearby medical facility for further evaluation and care,' he said. Naidoo commended the paramedics for their swift response to the incident. It is believed the mother was from Mtunzini and was celebrating with family in uMhlanga. For more from Northglen News, follow us on Facebook , X or Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
23-04-2025
- IOL News
Murder in Newlands West: man shot dead during attempted hijacking attempt
A 28-year-old man was shot and killed in an alleged attempted hijacking outside a shop in Newlands West on Tuesday night. The man, who had since been identified as Austin Mark Khan, was shot several times and died at the scene. Gareth Naidoo, spokesperson for KZNVIP Protection Services, said their reaction units were dispatched to the scene after receiving several reports of gunfire at about 6pm. 'Upon arrival, it was discovered that four armed male suspects in a white Toyota Etios sedan had attempted to hijack a vehicle near a local shop. It is believed that during the course of the attempted hijacking, and while fleeing the scene, the suspects fired multiple shots at the victim. 'Despite the response of KZNVIP paramedics, the victim was found critically injured and unresponsive. Sadly, he showed no signs of life upon medical assessment and was declared deceased at the scene. We extend our deepest condolences to the victim's family during this incredibly difficult time,' he said. Colonel Robert Netshiunda, a provincial police spokesperson, said Newlands East police are investigating cases of carjacking and murder. 'It has been reported that the victim was in his vehicle when he was ambushed by the suspects who demanded his vehicle before fatally wounding him.' A relative of Khan said the family demanded justice. THE POST
