Doctor sisters an inspiration to many
It's not often that a doctor will be hooded at a graduation ceremony by her sister, but this was the case for Ziningi Charity Mtseshana (43).
She recently received her certificate in medical oncology through the College of Medicine of South Africa.
What made the occasion even more special was that her sister, Phindile Zandile Mteshana (42), also a doctor, performed the honours.
Ziningi is believed to be the first African woman at Dr Steve Biko Academic Hospital to specialise in this course, under the University of Pretoria.
The sisters come from humble beginnings, having grown up in a rural village in KwaMachi near Harding, where they completed their matric at Siyaphambili High.
They currently work supervising junior doctors in their respective fields.
Ziningi is conducting oncology research while at the same time teaching medical students at the University of Pretoria.
She is a specialist physician and medical oncologist at Steve Biko Academic Hospital.
Phindile, meanwhile, is the head of paediatric neurology at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.
Their brother Philani said he was incredibly proud of their efforts, sharing how they have proven to be an inspiration to their younger siblings and the community in general.
'When I look back on our humble beginnings I realise that the God of enduring mercies has been journeying with us and that in all labour there's profit,' he said, describing his sisters as go-getters.
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