Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3227DC24
Site Name
Cecilia Makhiwane Statue, Cecilia Makhiwane Hospital, Mdantsane
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Friday, March 26, 2021 - 12:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Friday, March 26, 2021 - 12:20.
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Monument Type
Description
Remembrance of the first black female who became a professional nurse in South Africa. She was born in 1880 and died in 1919. In 1912 she took part in the 1st women anti pass campaign and later went to Lovedale to resume work until she was granted leave because of her health issues. In Lovedale Hospital its where her first Statue was erected in 1977 and after that they named a hospital in Mdantsane after her.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
Yes
Designer
Construction Materials
Bronze
Pedestal Material
Concrete
Person/Institution Commemorated
Event Commemorated
The 1st black female nurse who became a professional nurse.
Unveiled By
Date Unveiled
Inscriptions
/Cecilia Makhiwane 1880-1919. Nurses Pledge of Service. I solemnly pledge myself to the service of humanity and will endeavour to practise my profession with conscience and with dignity. I will maintain, by all the means in my power, the honour and noble tradition of my profession. The total health of my patients will be my first consideration. I will hold in confidence all personal matters coming to my knowledge. I will not permit consideration of religion, nationality, race or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient. I will maintain the utmost respect for human life. I make these promises solemnly, freely and upon my honour/
Location
Location
Mapping
-32.929159, 27.743783
Eastern Cape
- Buffalo City
Directions to Site
The memorial is at the museum at Ryneveld square near the Colesberg Provincial traffic office and mayors office. Its a central building in the area
Access details
Only accessible through property owner consent.
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