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Zamazulu Thembekile Nkosi

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Zamazulu Thembekile Nkosi
Born: 07-April-1923 in vryheid,Northern Natal, South Africa

Nkosi became the first Black matron in the Natal Provincial Administration and in KwaZulu-Natal. Her decision to nurse was motivated by a wish to help the sick. She worked hard to reach her goal, and was first appointed ‘senior nurse’ at the King Edward Hospital and then promoted to matron at KaMashu Poly-clinic.