Former Midwife to Stand Trial: Allegations of Causing Birth Complications and Deaths Emerge
Pretoria, South Africa — A former midwife in Pretoria, Yolande Maritz, who has been stripped of her license, is set to stand trial next month facing serious allegations. Maritz is accused of causing several infant deaths and disabilities by administering medication to expecting mothers that led to complications during childbirth. Barry Bateman, the communication manager for AfriForum’s private prosecution unit, confirmed that Maritz is scheduled to appear in court on July 24 facing assault charges. …