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Doubt-uplets? Mystery surrounds birth of 10 babies in South Africa

 

Gosiame Thamara Sithole, mother of the alleged decuplet

The mystery of whether a woman in South Africa has birthed ten babies has gripped residents. Gosiame Thamara Sithole, as has been widely reported gave birth to 7 boys and 3 girls on Monday.

This could likely be the world’s first recorded case of decuplet. In the Tembisa township near Johannesburg, locals are not sure why some are doubtful.

Nonhlanhla Tsotetsi is a relative of Teboho Tsotetsi. She said the claim is true.

“It does not sit well with me that people are doubting because it is true that she got the babies. So when they say it’s not true, it doesn’t sit well with me”, Tsotetsi said.

When asked the number of babies born, she said “It is 10 babies”.

The South African government said it is still trying to verify the claim.

That has led to South Africans obsessing on social media over whether the story of the “Tembisa 10” is indeed true.

“She would wrap around her belly with a blanket like this, take her stick, walk and turn there. She would be exercising but you would not realize if you didn’t know. She would then come back and at times she would walk to the USave shops over there and come back home. And she would even do laundry for her two young twins”, said Josephina Mokoena, a neighbour of the couple.

The babies have not made a public appearance yet or been captured on camera as reported by the Pretoria News newspaper. They were born prematurely, the newspaper said.

The couple already have 6-year-old twins, which would make the total an even dozen kids, if the claim is true. South Africans are eagerly waiting for proof of what would be a world record.

Source: africanews.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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