Local ladies of the lamp were honoured at a Nurse’s Day event in Strand on Sunday 12 May. Entitled “Let’s rock the nurse runway”, and hosted by Oneiro Health, it acknowledged nurses for their continuously vital role in health care. Around 60 nurses attended the celebration, which is held annually on the birthday of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. The event which took place at the Charles Morkel hall, featured exhibition stalls, an ice-breaker by Virgin Active, a three-course meal, guest speakers and a special song performed by the “Whistling Nurse” Benita Januarie, networking opportunities and even some fun in the form of nurses taking on the “Tyla Water challenge” and rocking the runway in their smart attire. Nursing sisters Beatrice Meyer and Marchallaine Hendricks were beaming with joy and excitement.


Special salute by Sr Mandiswa Swarts.

Pictured at the event are sisters Desnay Waldeck, Gertude Wessels, Elzane Morgan and Tessa Riddles. Foto:

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Embodying the spirit of good old fun, are these nurses who toughed out the gruelling but fun dance challenge. Back, from left, are Tessa Riddles, Lorato Khiba, Mandiswa Swart, Jacqueline Nibaruta, Claire Haupt. Front: Cindy Samuels and Dorothy Williams. Foto:

Jacqueline Nibaruta, Cindy Samuels and Sr Calire Haupt.Foto:

Sr Anja Maritz and Erna Lubbe.Foto:

Staff nurse Gwen Summers with Sr Dorothy Anthony.Foto:

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