/ 19 May 2024

‘Midwife’ sued after twins die

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Ernesta Chirwa, whose twins were stillborn, are taking a woman they say claimed to be a midwife, and the Western Cape health MEC, to court. Photo: Supplied

The parents have opened a criminal case against Caitlyn Collins, who they allege purported to be a midwife who could assist with a home birth

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