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He is known for his loyalty, dedication, knowledge and ability to care and lead by example,\u201d Coetzee said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mediclinic congratulates all the nominees who were identified by their colleagues for their outstanding demonstration of expertise and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_4ad63546\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/2239\/47cce861a4224dc49cddc5acf4ecdfab.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6ef68831a5944de5a06ed26fb19f713a.jpg\" title=\"The personnel entrance at the MediClinic Gariep was decorated with paintings drawn by learners to celebrate International Nurses Day. \"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">The personnel entrance at the MediClinic Gariep was decorated with paintings drawn by learners to celebrate International Nurses Day. <\/div>\n<div 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