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Electronic Newsletter of the
Department of Health
MM illions of people across the world and
South Africa took time to devote 67
minutes to do good on 18 July 2011 to mark
Nelson Mandela’s 93rd birthday.
The world renowned former statesman’s birth-
day was celebrated through a multitudes of ac-
tivities that indicated people’s caring nature to-
wards the most vulnerable sectors of our com-
munities.
The Major government event was held at Gi-
yani stadium where Ministers, the Limpopo
premier Cassel Mathale and MEC’s dedicated
time to do good.
While addressing staff members on the side-
lines, MEC
for Health and Social Development, Mme
Dikeledi Magadzi challenged them to emulate
Nelson Mandela when serving patients.
“ We must be able to show our caring nature
when dealing with our patients, we must serve
them with a smile and show some respect”,
said MEC Magadzi.
The MEC also reminded staff that it is im-
portant to advertise our services as a depart-
ment like any other business because we are
in the business of making sure that we have
a healthy nation.
Be caring to patients, says MEC Magadzi
HEALTHY NEWS 22 July 2011
Edition 1
She further thanked all staff for bringing ser-
vices such as HCT to the stadium to afford
people an opportunity to test and receive oth-
er services
Festivities continued until late at the Giyani
stadium where thousand of people gathered
to honour the great icon of our struggle.
Attention: From right, Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile, Deputy Minister of Health Dr Gwen
Ramokgopa, Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale, MEC for Health and Social Development Mme Dikeledi
Magadzi and Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture Dr Joe Phaahla
Page 2 HEALTHY NEWS
Mandela Day in pictures
EDITORIAL TEAM
Editor in Chief: Nthele-
Motsepe
Editor: Phaladi Seakgwe
Produced by Internal and Corporate Communications
Our Vision: An Optimal and sustainable health care service in Limpopo
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