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DENOSA takes serious exception to the Minister “Devils in white” comment

Media statement

Friday, 13 May 2016

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) strongly condemns what it views

as a reckless usage of some words by Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, at the International Nurses Day celebration in Seshego yesterday.

When the Minister addressed International Nurses Day Celebration, he used the phrase “Devil in white”, in reference to nurses. We view this as characterizing nurses as devils and we strongly condemn it. DENOSA fees it is irresponsible for anyone bestowed with executive authority to use such words.

Using such words creates an impression that he has passionate hatred for nurses of South Africa. It also has a potential to fuel hatred of nurses by society in general. Nurses are not the enemy of society. We condemn any attempt to create animosities within sectors of society.

Once more, we wish all nurses a happy ending of the International Nurses Week.

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Issued by the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA)

For more information, contact:

Simon Hlungwani, DENOSA President

Mobile: 079 501 4922

Sibongiseni Delihlazo, DENOSA Communications Manager

Mobile: 079 875 2663

Email: sibongisenid@denosa.org.za

Website: www.denosa.org.za

Facebook: DENOSA National Page

Twitter: @DENOSAORG