Former Midwife to Face Justice for Alleged Birth Complications in Pretoria Next Month
Pretoria, South Africa — Yolande Maritz, a former midwife in Pretoria, is set to stand trial next month facing serious allegations of causing multiple deaths and disabilities due to complications during childbirth. The charges against her have sparked significant concern within the community and highlight the challenges facing midwifery under strained conditions. Maritz, who was stripped of her midwifery license, is accused of negligently administering medication that led to these adverse outcomes. According to Barry …