US EditionUPDATE | One of Limpopo’s separated conjoined twins dies
One twin died after post-operative infections led to sepsis and multiple organ failure, while the other is stable and improving, officials said.
- Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba confirmed on Friday that one of the recently separated conjoined twins died at Mankweng Tertiary Hospital in Polokwane following post-operative infection complications.
- Professor Nyaweleni Tshifularo and his medical team successfully separated the conjoined twins during a complex procedure on March 17, 2026, at Mankweng Tertiary Hospital.
- Although doctors initially reported recovery, the infant developed sepsis leading to multiple organ failure, despite the medical team's "relentless efforts to save him," Ramathuba told reporters.
- The surviving twin is stable, breathing independently, and no longer on ventilation, while Mankweng Hospital initiates processes to review medical protocols surrounding the death.
- Tshifularo and Ramathuba defended the surgical intervention as a success, with the team committed to performing similar procedures if future opportunities arise.
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UPDATE | One of Limpopo’s separated conjoined twins dies
President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed them as “miracle workers”. But on Friday, the team of doctors who separated Limpopo’s conjoined twins on 29 January during complex surgery at Mankweng Hospital were mourning the loss of one of the babies.
Health Minister Dr. Motsoaledi Mourns The Death Of Mankweng Conjoined Twin
Johannesburg – Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi has expressed his condolences over the passing of one of the conjoined twins who underwent surgery to separate them at Mankweng Hospital in Limpopo. Just over two weeks after the historic separation of the conjoined twins, who were born joined at the abdomen on 28 January 2026, one of them has passed away. An incredible team led by Dr. Nyaweleni Tshifularo successfully undertook the complex sur…
Everything medically possible was done to save conjoined twin: Motsoaledi - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has visited the Mankweng Hospital in Limpopo following the death of one of the twins who were born conjoined and underwent an operation to separate them. WATCH | Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi says, “The treatment was sort of holding them, but unfortunately not enough to be compatible with life.” pic.twitter.com/BWKkKfivgW — SABC News (@SABCNews) April 3, 2026 A surgical procedure was conducted successfull…
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