Confirms he is father of Thandekile Matina Zuma
Zuma confirms that he has had a child, his 20th, with Sonono Khoza, daughter of his old friend and soccer tycoon Irvin Khoza. The child was born October 8, 2009.
I said during World Aids Day that we must all take personal responsibility for our actions. I have done so…I have done the necessary cultural imperatives in a situation of this nature, for example the formal acknowledgement of paternity and responsibility, including the payment of inhlawulo to the family…The matter is now between the two of us, and culturally, between the Zuma and Khoza families.
He also criticizes the media for naming the child:
Both the Child Care Act and the new Children’s Act also provides for the protection of children from exploitation. The naming of the child’s parents has essentially exposed her to the public, which has serious implications in the long-term for her, and amounts to the exploitation referred to in the Act, because the media is making money out of the matter…The media is also in essence questioning the right of the child to exist and fundamentally, her right to life. It is unfortunate that the matter has been handled in this way. I sincerely hope that the media will protect the rights of children.
Gia Francesca Lopez born
Lopez and Mazza welcome daughter Gia Lopez into the world. She weighs 6 lbs., 4 oz., and mother and daughter are reportedly doing well.
We are so overjoyed. What an amazing, wonderful and overwhelming experience to welcome our daughter into the world.
Admits fathering boy
The player announces in his Facebook page and twitter account that he has a son who was named after him. He has full custody over the child while the child’s mother prefers to keep her identity confidential. Ronaldo requests his privacy and for his baby as well but speculations continue as to who the mother is.
I still learn, but I think it’s the best thing in life to have a kid
Elephant born at Animal Kingdom
A female baby elephant is born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. This is the fifth elephant born at Animal Kingdom and the second baby born to elephant mother Donna. The calf’s name is Luna, and she weighs 288 pounds at birth. Including Luna, thirteen elephants in total live at Animal Kingdom.
Elephant births are among the most amazing and complicated processes in the animal kingdom. Our animal care team has worked with Donna attentively throughout the course of her pregnancy. At this point, we’re optimistic for the calf’s likelihood of survival and are thrilled that both Donna and her calf are doing well.
Baby goats born at Disneyland
Five baby goats are born within days of each other at Circle D Corral at Disneyland park in Anaheim, California. Three of the kids—named Squishy, Dory and Pearl—are born to mother Gadget, and the other two kids—named Stitch and Lilo—are born to mother Mulan.
You can see several animals, including two more expectant goats in Big Thunder Ranch at Disneyland park, and you’ll be able to see the baby goats at Big Thunder Ranch in a couple of weeks.
Julian Fuego Thicke born
Thicke and Patton welcome their first son, Julian, in Los Angeles.
Mother, father and son are all doing well.
Gorilla born at Animal Kingdom
An endangered gorilla is born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. This is the third gorilla born at the park, the first in 1997 and the second in 1999. Guests can see the baby gorilla as they walk the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail attraction.
Thomas Smith, Disney Parks social media director:
The newborn gorilla is doing well and has already become an integral part of the gorilla family group that includes first-time mother, Kashata, father Gino and two other females.
The baby girl gorilla is named Lilly.
Lucia Rose Mariano born
Mariano and Brkich welcome daughter Lucia Mariano into the world.
When she was born, I got a little teary-eyed. Then he looked at me and said, I think her name is Lucia. And I started crying too.
Baby white-cheeked gibbon born
A baby white-cheeked gibbon is born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The baby’s mother, Melaka, has two other children, named Suki and Tuyen. The gibbon family lives in a habitat near the Kali River Rapids attraction. The birth coincides with a gibbon Species Survival Program run by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
White-cheeked gibbons, an endangered species, spend their lives in the tops of trees. They produce offspring about once every 2-3 years after 7 to 8 months of gestation. Infants have the ability to cling to their mothers immediately after birth, which allows females complete range of motion while moving about the forest with their offspring.
Axel Ferrell born
Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin’s third son, Axel Ferrell, is born after Will performs Free Bird on Conan. At age 2, Axel is known for insulting strangers:
He thinks it’s hilarious – and so do his brothers – to walk up to anyone, male or female, and say, ‘You have a little penis’. He’ll get on a roll and say it over and over again.
Axel appears in the Sea World scene in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.
Josie Brooklyn Duggar born
The Duggar’s nineteenth child, Josie Brooklyn Duggar, is born. Michelle has an emergency c-section at 25 weeks gestation. Josie weighs 1 pound 6 ounces.
It was so scary when she had to deliver early. When they came in and said we need to deliver within 30 minutes, it was one of the scariest moments of our lives… We’re so thankful that Michelle’s doing great, the baby’s doing great.
John Falconetti born
Miller and Falconetti welcome their son John Rocco Falconetti into the world. He weighs 7 lbs 11 oz.
There is nothing that compares to seeing your child for the first time … hearing him cry and holding him in our arms. We feel so blessed and are excited to begin this new adventure!
Lou Sulola Samuel is born
Seal and Klum welcome their daughter, Lou Samuel, into the world at 7:46 pm in Los Angeles.
It’s difficult to imagine loving another child as much as you love your existing children. Anyone who has a family will tell you this. Where will one find that extra love? If you love your existing children with all of your heart, how then can one possibly find more heart with which to love another?
Mackynzie Renée Duggar born
The Duggar’s first child, Mackynzie Renée Duggar, is born. She weighed 8 pounds and 19 1/2 inches long. Mackynzie is the first grandchild to Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. Josh:
I think you can prepare only in so many ways, but really just realizing that you can be a role model for that child and be as prepared as you can be.
Sparrow James Midnight Madden born
Richie and Madden welcome their second child Sparrow Madden into the world. He weighs 7 lbs 14 ounces.
We’re very, very blessed. We’ve already had one healthy kid, and that’s all you can ask for as a parent – healthy kids.
David Otunga Jr. born
Hudson and Otunga welcome son David Otunga Jr. The baby weighs in at 7 lbs 14 ounces. The couple decided to leave the sex of the baby a surprise until delivery.
I honestly have the sweetest little baby in the whole wide world. He is my little buddy. I could go on and on and on about him if anyone asks me. I tend to go totally overboard, like most mothers do. Everything I see, I now see through a mother’s eyes. I always say, you never know how much your parents loved you until you have a child to love.
Colby Lynch Turner born
Turner and his wife welcome their second son, Colby Turner into the world.
We finished the album last Thursday at 6:00 p.m. After I got home, Jennifer went into labor and we were at the hospital by 10:30 that night. Now that’s what I call perfect timing….I’m just a proud daddy right now.
Kenzo Lee Hounsou is born
Simmons and Hounsou welcome baby boy Kenzo Lee Hounsou into the world.
It’s a boy! Thanks to everyone out there for all your well wishes!
On contractions:
It’s time !! No turning back! At hospital in labor right now!! Having contractions now! Ooo-wee! It’s like WHOA!
Jackson Kayse Wolf born
Wolf and Limp welcome Jackson Wolf into the world. He weighs 7 lbs.
Kelley and I are having the time of our live. Words can’t describe the love we have for our son Jackson. He is the most fun person we have ever met, and we feel so lucky he has joined our family.
