What transforms the profound joy of parenthood into a harrowing nightmare that feels as though your entire life has been irreparably torn apart?

Becoming a parent is often seen as one of life’s most valuable blessings, overflowing with deep love and numerous challenges.

Yet, imagine the horror of finding out that the child you have cherished and nurtured is not biologically yours.

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This heartbreaking reality lies at the center of Sibongile Makhoba’s story.

Makhoba, a mother whose fraternal twins, Zandile and Zandi, were tragically separated at birth due to an alleged mix-up at a public hospital, is now determined to reunite her family.

After years of searching for the truth, she is pursuing legal action against the Gauteng Health Department for negligence, seeking R10 million in compensation for the anguish her family has suffered.