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Sister Leonie Weyers is injecting smiles in a setting where many spirits are hurt

Posted in: Focus, Healthcare system, Healthcare Workers, InFocus, Latest, Provinces, Spotlight, Western Cape

The only full-time nurse at the Saartjie Baartman Centre, Sister Leonie Weyers, is not only a caregiver to her patients but also helps them to “feel beautiful” again. Biénne Huisman spent time with her at the shelter situated on gang-war turf in Manenberg.

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Sister Leonie Weyers is injecting smiles in a setting where many spirits are hurt

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