16-05-2025
Mediclinic Tzaneen celebrates hospital's nurses in style
TZANEEN – It was a joyful and heartfelt celebration at Mediclinic Tzaneen on Friday, May 9, as the hospital hosted an event in honour of International Nurses Day.
The celebration brought together staff and guests to recognise the invaluable contributions of nurses.
Observed annually on May 12, International Nurses Day celebrates the role of nurses around the world. This year's theme, 'Our Nurses, Our Future, The Economic Power of Care,' highlighted the critical economic impact of nurses and the importance of investing in their well-being.
Zane Fanie, the hospital's general manager, opened the event with a touching speech.
'On behalf of the entire hospital leadership and non-nursing staff, I want to extend my deepest gratitude and respect to our nursing team,' Fanie said. 'You are the heartbeat of this hospital. Your dedication touches, heals, saves, and gives hope to so many lives each day.'
Fanie also took a moment to honour Stephanie Hermann, the hospital's nursing manager, who is soon retiring after years of service.
In her address, Hermann expressed her appreciation for her team and gave special recognition to the five nurses who have been with Mediclinic Tzaneen since its founding 21 years ago.
The five nurses are Treya Mogale, Tsakani Khosa, Grace Nkwana, Nomsa Banyini, Seita Gugubana and Rosinah Sehlwa.
Hermann also presented several awards to nurses who were recognised for outstanding service. Sr Bincy Chamakalagil and Thapelo Mudau received the prestigious Daisy Award, an honour given to nurses nominated by patients for exceptional care.
Other recipients were Rose Mamabolo with the Best Team Player Award, Neo Mathekga and Clecia Matjevele with Service Merit Awards, and Fumani Phakula with the Mentorship Award.
Mamabolo shared her gratitude, saying she felt honoured to be acknowledged by her superiors. Matjevele expressed pride in being recognised and said she is proud to be a nurse.
The event also included a solemn recitation of the Nurses' Pledge of Service, reaffirming the nurses' commitment to care, dignity, and respect for all human life.
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