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Special salute by Sr Mandiswa Swarts. <\/div>\n
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Pictured at the event are sisters Desnay Waldeck, Gertude Wessels, Elzane Morgan and Tessa Riddles. Foto: <\/div>\n
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Sr Gabieda van RhynFoto:<\/div>\n
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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: <\/div>\n
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Jacqueline Nibaruta, Cindy Samuels and Sr Calire Haupt.Foto: <\/div>\n
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Sr Anja Maritz and Erna Lubbe.Foto: <\/div>\n
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Staff nurse Gwen Summers with Sr Dorothy Anthony.Foto: <\/div>\n
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Sr Patricia Smith Foto: <\/div>\n
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Sr Bukeka MakebesaneFoto: <\/div>\n
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