Head of Department for the KZN Department of Health, Dr Sandile Shabalala

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Day 49 of the National Lockdown and the fight against COVID-19 is ongoing with anticipation of tough time ahead as the winter season is fast approaching us. On Tuesday we witnessed a beautiful candle lighting ceremony to recognise and honour the role of Nurses on their special day, International Nurses Day. Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize together with all 9 provincial MECs held a virtual ceremony with nurses from all provinces where they were thanked for the role they play in the fight against COVID-19 and also encouraged to soldier on to save the lives of South Africans against the deadly virus. KwaZulu Natal’ daily record of new cases is now more than 20.
14 May 2020 4AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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