Gauteng Health honours Mme Albertina Sisulu as part of her centenary celebration
On Monday, 29 October 2018, the Gauteng Department of Health will honour and commemorate Mama Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu with various festivities as part of her centenary celebrations.
Mama Sisulu had to travel on a bike and at times on foot to visit her patients and carry her heavy suitcase full of nursing apparatus to render health services. She spent most of her work life as a nurse at Shanty Clinic in Orlando West.
Gauteng MEC for Health Dr Gwen Ramokgopa will lead the celebrations, which will take place under the theme: “Albertina Sisulu ‘A woman of fortitude’ in recognition of her courage, discipline, integrity and love for her country” where nurses from across the province will honour maSisulu.
Members of the media are invited to the events as follows:
Shanty Clinic Visit
Date: Monday, 29 October 2018
Venue: Shanty Clinic, Martha Louw Street, Orlando West, Soweto
Time: 8:30am
Helen Joseph Hospital Nursing Pledge
Date: Monday, 29 October 2018
Venue: Helen Joseph Hospital, 1 Perth Road, Auckland Park
Time: 10:30am
Enquiries:
Khutso Rabothata
Cell: 060 997 7066
E-mail: mediaenquiries@gauteng.gov.za
