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.
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Zamazulu Thembekile Nkosi
- Born
- 7 April 1923
- Updated
- 6 Aug 2020
How we know this
- 01‘Soweto’ supplement, The Leader
Last updated · 6 Aug 2020
South African History Online. (2011, February 17). Zamazulu Thembekile Nkosi. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ve/ref/B-0008807
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"Zamazulu Thembekile Nkosi." South African History Online, 17 Feb. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ve/ref/B-0008807. Accessed 27 July 2026.
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