The baby was then transported to another hospital as there were no specialists at the Delmas hospital.
Provincial authorities in Mpumalanga have admitted to a case of possible negligence.
Mtshweni-Tsipane stated that a preliminary report should be released next week, adding that the truth was needed.
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Manzini and Mtshweni-Tsipane visited the family of the infant to offer counselling and support.
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Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
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