A courageous story of a petrol attendant, Chevaan Abrahams, whose heroic actions and inspiring delivery became a testament to bravery.

We’ve all seen the dramatic TV tropes: a frantic mother-to-be, a crowded public space and a sudden, high-stakes delivery.

But while a surprise emergency childbirth makes for great television, it’s rarely the plan in real life.

In fact, data from the South African Medical Journal highlights that out-of-hospital births carry immense anxiety, proving just how much we rely on community support when medical services are out of reach.

That rare, high-stakes reality came alive during a routine night shift in Cape Town.