Yolande Maritz: Menacing midwife | Carte Blanche | M-Net

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟴 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.
In 2020, Carte Blanche exposed a Pretoria-based midwife accused of using an extremely dangerous drug to speed up her patients' deliveries without their consent. Five babies died and several others were left severely disabled. Yolande Maritz’s licence to practice was revoked. But four years later, she’s back. Now, practicing under a new name, our undercover investigation reveals how the disgraced midwife has continued to offer home births and has delivered at least one baby. It didn’t take long to catch her in the act.
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[@hazelhadley-britt6396]

A media company not fighting for free speech?

[@worldpeace24]

How do I get hold of carte blanche

[@sorayavanderschyff937]

Criminal charges should have been laid by the Nursing Council. A massive failure on their part.

[@antonjoubert6980]

You have to remember our law treats claptrap like sangomas as legit medical professionals 😂 so not really surprised

[@serenity2219]

Tap in if u love the work that carte blanche has been doing to expose criminal ❤

[@BlackheartSky17]

If you love their work why didn't they have the police with them to arrest these people?

[@ZA_Raven]

@@BlackheartSky17 you nee the evidence first, that is exactly what they did.

[@cmarais-ks3kd]

Cold eyes!

[@majubangonyama3265]

As a father who had to watch my babies fight for their lives at birth, this breaks my heart. This is a remorseless person who must be jailed for life.

[@modernbrainbox]

I cannot believe the heartlessness of people like this when parents like yourself work so hard to provide or to do your best by your children. I'm not even a parent and this infuriates me. I hope your babies are healthy and well.

[@CharlieC738]

I am horrified😱.This story is every parents nightmare. She should be jailed

[@nomhlekhabomahlomoza9478]

Like why isn't she in prison 😢

[@CharlieC738]

​@@nomhlekhabomahlomoza9478 Exactly! So many innocent lives destroyed forever

[@charmainepriestman915]

This midwife belongs in jail!

[@melanytodd2929]

WHY is she still free? 🤷‍♀️

[@Boipelo_Lekwane]

For life

[@chantyhart39]

I am very proud of the people who allowed CB to use their help in this investigation.

[@sharontarin1310]

Everybody please share this to warn other pregnant mothers.

[@maritazietsman7691]

I can only hope she get criminally charged and jailed. A friend of mine lost her baby girl because of Yolandi.

[@Marlene-ii9zw]

.... and it has been proven beyond any doubt that Yolande caused the death?

[@UrsulaZA]

A friend of mine didn’t lose her son, but still has major defects.

[@maritazietsman7691]

@@Marlene-ii9zw yes

[@Famy-]

@Marlene-ii9zw she is not a doctor clearly doesn't know what she was doing or just didn't care

[@larkie02]

@@Marlene-ii9zwthere have been a number of things in court that proves other wise. But yet people believe anything the media throws at them.

[@edteach3r]

Great journalism on exposing this evil woman, Cb team!

[@BlackheartSky17]

Couldn't possibly be great journalism they knew a crime was going to committed and didn't inform the authorities

[@tharaxis1474]

She's an absolute menace, and 100% knows what she's doing is wrong. She needs to get locked away for as long as possible.

[@user-io4qj2tc2z]

She is so arrogant!

[@TheMazinoz]

@@user-io4qj2tc2z Psychopath?

[@garykoster3856]

If that happened to my baby THAT WOMAN WOULDN'T BE ON THIS EARTH

[@ThabaniTBowseHadebe0909]

Swift Deletion 😢

[@elizabethkimberleygallias3215]

This journalist is a courageous powerhouse!

[@BlackheartSky17]

Who left the police out of the situation and let the baby unalivers go. Definitely courageous 🙄

[@ZA_Raven]

@@BlackheartSky17 how are you going to get the police there without the evidence?

[@mbt9820mpp]

You perhaps don’t understand INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM! You call the police before the crime takes place, she can deny it. As long as you don’t catch her red-handed, she can deny everything. Even the FIB will set up cameras to catch criminals and then have evidence to prosecute.

[@user-sf8nr8bm9p]

Justice in this country is a thing of the past, and if it does happen ,.it's years in the making...

[@4better396]

The sad part is that our legal system fails us. She was taken to court and all that happened is her licence got revoked. She should be serving 15+ years in jail

[@tamarindpotgieter3232]

Life sentence for every dead or injured baby, served consecutively

[@lecoco3235]

That was the fastest someone could pack up and go. Seems like they've practice this just in case they get caught 😂

[@sphesihlemgilane6561]

😂😂😂 that was literally 30second pack up😂😂

[@DanzaSplash8]

Maybe I’m missing something, but when she was initially found to be negligent and lost her license she should’ve been charged for the wrongful deaths of those poor children. Who knows how much more damage she’s caused by now.

[@user-hl2ov8nd9n]

Evil physcopath is the word to describe her... Her husband, no less!!! Well done CB!!

[@moe_ramz]

How many stories must be made about this woman. She must be jailed now! 😭

[@BlackheartSky17]

The question is why this journalist had all her equipment and not a single law enforcement officer

[@S.AfricanProud]

Why just disbar or ban at first? Why can't these types of people be arrested and jailed for what they've done immediately because clearly they always continue until they caught again.

[@user-io4qj2tc2z]

SA needs to learn from the USA! Lock em up for life!

[@yolandeerasmus-snijders5269]

As a yolande myself, the reprimand ‘Yolandé, what are you doing?’ - will be ringing in my ears 😂😂😂

[@thibadoh]

You must respond, "I'm doing nothing"😂

[@ClaytonTheGeneral2.0]

​@@thibadoh 😂😂

[@biancajenzen2639]

How is she not rotting in jail? This is outrageous 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@Larry4867]

Well done Masa Kekana great journalism at play ▶️ thank you Carte B!

[@tharinamarais4993]

To be honest...SANC does not do anything for nurses...you must just pay your anual fee and thats it

[@Gina19876]

With deepest sympathy for every deceased baby represented here and deepest condolences to the grieving parents 🌹

[@jeremyrogers4839]

Jail please! Super journalism!

[@FlyWithTeaKay911]

Why was she not arrested? This should have gone down as criminal offence.

[@BlackheartSky17]

It is a criminal offense, one caught on camera but the journalist failed to involve the authorities and therefore the media has failed the public for views again

[@mumbakayoba3082]

The sting operation was on point😮

[@notamusedboosh]

As a mother who did a home birth, and had a beautiful birth, I feel so terrible for these mothers. It must be the most heart breaking time . I pray that these parents find healing ❤❤❤

[@allcreationschannel7167]

This is a nightmare. Please removed this Yolandi from the community. She must go to jail😢😢😢😢

[@thamibokaba7090]

I don’t understand why this woman is not in prison… 😳😳😳

[@louie-vincentoffice5553]

So why aren't the cops arresting her ?

[@garyschei]

Probably no-one to get bribes from so they won't be interested.

[@wentzelwilliams5568]

Co ask, please.

[@BlackheartSky17]

Exactly!!!

[@tamarindpotgieter3232]

Guys...#suffrika They can't even arrest muggers

[@honeybunch5765]

​@tamarindpotgieter3232 True. A client stole R30k of our equipment, the police phoned her and asked her to bring it back. Two weeks later, a friend caught a guy throwing our equipment onto the site, and he admitted on camera that the client asked him to do it. Its been 6 months now and no arrest. We do have a case but haven't heard anything from the court and the detective seems dodgy with rumours that he takes bribes.

[@mommas2470]

Thank you for keeping the public educated about this woman.

[@easytvlogs]

Her hands on her hips as she called them fraudsters killed me😂

[@lindaaucamp1346]

Has she been arrested yet? Surely this is all the evidence SAPS needs? Please do a follow-up soonest. We want to see her in handcuffs! Great job Carte Blanche.

[@carienmoller]

There is criminal cases open, but we’ve been waiting 3 years! SAPS is waiting now for summons and a court date! Hopefully YOLANDE will receive her summons soon! It’s time!

[@lindaaucamp1346]

@@carienmoller It’s soul destroying how slowly the wheels of the legal system turn. I hope you all get your day in court and that she gets some real jail time.

[@w.s3602]

Because she is a white woman. If it was a black person, the face of crime in South Africa, she would have been arrested and made news everywhere.

[@Therealdirtystyle]

@@carienmollerare there civil cases open too? As this is extreme negligence and malpractice..so sad

[@louiseroderick9910]

it will be said that despite video evidence that everything is "alleged". South Africa has become a safe haven for criminals of all types.

[@darrensestorietyd3710]

A disgrace to my profession but also says a lot about our justice system,Why is this woman not in prison?She is a murderer!

[@karlidewet1273]

Well done Carte Blanche!! Thank you for being thorough and persistent. Savings lives.

[@KillerZella_SsonicSniper]

Look at her smiling at the camera? Oh my word she doesn't have a heart. Hope that she can get caught and go to jail. 😢 no mother or baby deserves this.

[@fikova9270]

More journalism like this please!

[@Carrie_13]

That so called 'nurse' should be put behind bars as well as her new husband! She is breaking the law and I am certain her husband isn't qualified to be anywhere near a pregnant woman.

[@sachavere6523]

This is totally shocking 😳 my wife wanted to do a water birth using a midwife at home , thankfully her gynecologist spoke her out of it and our baby was born in a private hospital , thank goodness beside a mid wife her gynecologist did the procedure without problems!!

[@IamBarati]

Scary right?

[@andretait2817]

My wife wanted to do that as well. I wouldnt have it. First contraction i took her to hospital and ended up needing a emergency c section or die. Dont have babies in the bath. This is the year 2024

[@inesafrica6641]

Please don't think all births by midwife's are like this. I had a two natural births. Outside of hospitals. My last birth was a breech birth and with no complications. Just because this woman is bad doesn't mean all non hospitals births and midwife's are. In fact more babies die in hospitals than under midwife's. Please do your research.

[@melanytodd2929]

We miss you, Derek Watts❣

[@ursulabotha7976]

How is this monster still walking around free????😡🤬

[@mornecoetzee735]

These Councils are failing us 😢

[@glenmoepi9635]

I got a chilling spine watching this episode....where is justice?

[@ashleywaite1182]

Why isn't she in jail yet? There is morebthen enough evidence

[@BlackheartSky17]

Because the journalist and the show decided to not have the authorities present, knowing a crime was about to be committed

[@kikikiki6187]

Because alterting them would've helped? @@BlackheartSky17

[@moonchild7033]

Great investigative work @CarteBlanche! I sincerely hope this woman & her husband are prosecuted to the full force of the law. They should go to jail for their actions. We are talking about human lives here.

[@leanebarnardo1119]

Absolutely shocking. I can only imagine the trauma those mothers have to work through after dealing with this monster. Please see through that she gets arrested! Follow-up story please!

[@stormgriffith9325]

Make her famous all across South Africa and Globally. She will never get work and destroy people's lives again

[@impisicollectionsptyltd7754]

Thank you You are a tribute to your founding members Ruda and Derek !!

[@oliviamacdonnell3107]

This segment has got me tensed up and outraged. Such horrific practice but grateful that Yolande’s practice in pregnancy care is exposed 😣

[@ramone3558]

New husband, crime-scene clean up service… twisted couple

[@madhatter447]

As a new mom myself, I had to fight back the tears watching this. So outraged! Justice needs to be served and this woman needs to be jailed. Thank you CB team for this investigation, and well done Masa Kekana on the sting! Sharing this far and wide in the hopes that no other baby suffers this horrific fate!

[@micarlaboucher6236]

She needs to be in JAIL!!!!!

[@elnanel7368]

She was at my house as well in december for my sons unborm girl as well. This is sooo scary they must be stopped😢

[@RealwithAlly]

Hi did she did your ultrasound and offer to deliver your baby

[@AnrideBeer]

Te question is, why is it taking SANC and the legal institution so long to lock up a serial murderer?

[@mentalhealth9637]

So sad. My experience 13yrs ago with a licenced mid-wife joy and a dula was unbelievably safe, professional , and serene. A dream in comparison to a hospital. If ever i would use her again.

[@Botanya12]

Yolande's days of freedom are numbered! Excellent journalism Carte Blanche!

[@KF_272]

Great job, Carte Blanche, for revealing the actions of this midwife who lost her license yet continued to assist in birthing babies. Her disregard for proper procedures has led to heartbreak for numerous parents, resulting in the loss of their children or the presence of disabilities. Your dedication to exposing those who cause harm is commendable, and I encourage you to continue shedding light on these thieves and murderers.

[@BlackheartSky17]

I don't see any sort of great job happening, she could have easily had the police with her

[@Aygott]

Horible to watch. Hope she rot in jail

[@muaazkader6402]

Please update us. Hope to see her behind bars soon!

[@amb549]

This woman must be arrested.

[@sbongisenindwandwe]

This monster must be jailed as soon as 4 years ago 🤬

[@sandilepretorius9976]

Thank you for fighting and saving lives. She needs to stop this. Her husband is not innocent otherwise he wouldn't have ran.

[@keepitfrankwithfentse]

Its either she knows someone higher up or they still adding more evidence against her...either way she is will get what's coming to her.

[@juanitalouw3958]

This woman should be IN JAIL!

[@MovindriGovender]

This is very sad This is South Africa criminals do as they please and allowed to continue without punishment

[@gaeleenvandenbergh]

Waiting for HPCSA, Nursing Council is a bad idea. A case should be opened with SAPS and dealt with by a competent experienced detective. These 2 need to be taken out of public circulation immediately.

[@inkie7777]

This is horrific😢

[@roystenhaskins8487]

Thank you for exposing people like these,,my heart goes out to those families who where victims

[@1fishbrain]

This witch should be jailed

[@La_Ferreira]

Sad that it's always citizens of SA paying the cost of minimal effort & neglection from the services we pay for... 💔

[@imath68]

🤣🤣🤣🤣neglection🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Famy-]

Lol

[@susieast450]

Now THIS is real journalism work. It's hard to find people who do real investigating and exposure. Unfortunately most major journalism is corrupted. Thank you for your work 🫡

[@sueelliott4793]

I remember her on your show previously, why is she not behind bars? This show was so sad, I broke down in tears.

[@clivepilusa7734]

An obvious sociopath.

[@preciousmncube7370]

I had a mid wife birth with my first child. It's overrated and risky. My child's heart rate dropped. Another mid wife was called and pushed down my tummy to get my child out cause I was exhausted from pushing. Mid wife didn't initiate an emergency c section even after I suggested one. I sought a gynea for my second pregnancy. The experience was much much much better. A natural birth as well. I always say, don't get caught in the trend of the day when it comes to child birth. I couldn't walk for two weeks (unless I had strong pain killers) and nobody could give me an explanation. Guys, let's be very careful

[@SallyB23]

this is insane, Yolande Maritz should not be in jail she should be in a grave.

[@ibtiesaamjattiem5600]

She needs to be put behind bars

[@sharonvanrensburg936]

I must say carte blanche, you could have handled the sting operation better. At this point this should have had the police fraud unit involved and she could have been arrested then and there. SANC are nurse/midwife watchdogs, but the police can do more. She's on the run now. Has it been handed over?

[@RealwithAlly]

Yes we are working with the SAPD but they take their time

[@BlackheartSky17]

But still answer the question of why the police weren't present at this sting?

[@kikikiki6187]

Did you not read @RealwithAlly's comment? THEY TAKE THEIR TIME AND DON'T CARE!!!!!!@@BlackheartSky17

[@menzimahlangu3230]

Love Carte Blanche’s work!

[@BlackheartSky17]

Why? They let her go free

[@melindiekruger206]

This is shocking! Thank you Carte Blanche for your relentless pursuit of truth.

[@susanwilliams7814]

Jail and toss away the keys. Awesome investigation as always. Blessings always

[@dori-annegoodall4383]

Immediate action needs to be taken against both these evil people. 😢

[@ncisept5900]

Why is she not criminally charged?

[@ramone3558]

Skin colour

[@MsDrusilla666]

@@ramone3558 oh ffs

[@Optelkind]

Bribery?

[@lensflash]

@@ramone3558 Who’s skin colour

[@elizabethkimberleygallias3215]

The strength of these mothers is incredible. I can’t fathom the heartbreak 💔 what an evil woman

[@Stewylewy]

It's a miracle that none of these parents have taken matters into their own hands.

[@aprilsmith3683]

Our country disappoints me every single day... 🇿🇦

[@Therealdirtystyle]

Well Done Carte Blanche for so bravely always trying to get the truth to the public! Well done beautiful Masa for your unwavering courage! ❤

[@sandi.huskisson]

How come weren't the police there to arrest them when you caught them red handed? It would have been the perfect moment... Horrific that they are still out there...

[@BlackheartSky17]

Exactly. I'm asking this question on every comment until it's answered or Carte Blanche finds her again and this time with the cops present

[@sandi.huskisson]

@@BlackheartSky17 I would have thought the cops should have been there the first time, but yes, I hope so as well!!! Can't have this woman in the loose like this?

[@kikikiki6187]

They would only have pitched if they knew it was being filmed so there is some evidence of them working really really hard taking over a case they never cared about?@@BlackheartSky17

[@RugoGaming]

Why aren't they in prison? Absolute monsters. Who does that to a mother and unborn child?

[@lynettemaritz5653]

Shocking. Thank you Carte Blanche

[@abhayajoodha3113]

GO TO A HOSPITAL!!!!!

[@karooblue7634]

Thank you to all those involved exposing this couple.

[@user-sz2ef9jv5u]

Can't believe it! I'm so thankful for carteblanche. Well said. Does she think she is above the law! Excellent setup when you confronted her. Thank you for going out and speaking up and revealing the truth.

[@farzaanaasmalgee8646]

This is why expecting parents should only go to professional Sonographers who are trained and certified by the HPCSA to conduct diagnostic fetal imaging. There are many ultrasound businesses advertising 4d imaging for "pretty" scans. Diagnostic ultrasound imaging is more than just pretty pictures. Thank you to Carte Blanche for bringing this education to the public

[@krissyk1997]

Carte Blanche is doing wonders... Brilliant work ❤

[@BlackheartSky17]

Doing wonders letting them go free, she could've had the authorities with her, they knew a crime was going to be committed in that room while they were in the next room

[@kikikiki6187]

The "authorities" you claim to be so excellent would not have shown up.@@BlackheartSky17

[@musamkwanazi3442]

What a horror story my goodness. Im so sorry to those innocent babies and the families. So so sorry guys!😢

[@jacquelinejohnie2598]

Why was she not criminally charged and sent to jail for life? She got a slap on the wrist by only losing her licence to practice. As for her sidekick husband, there are no words! This lower than life of a so-called woman really thinks she's above the law. My heart goes out to all these mothers.

[@soekielagrange3725]

Thank you do incredible job

[@jadebentel850]

Excellent reporting!

[@deanbarrett8076]

FFS, thats what actual doctor and hospitals are for... letting some car guard wanabe deliver the most important thing you ever have???

[@hazelhadley-britt6396]

After the original investigation was there no criminal charges? All that happened is she was "shamed" by Carte Blanche and stripped of her nursing licence. Then you state at the end what she is doing is criminal. Yet no charges laid against her from the start. Is SA still not charging criminals?

[@gregson6]

F-THAT!!!! HOW MANY KIDS?!? I'll handle that woman myself...ffs SA?!