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BUNDLE OF JOY: Mpumalanga MEC for health and social development Clifford Mkansi shows off baby Surprise Cossa whom he helped deliver at the Tonga Hospital in Komatipoort. Mkansi spent the day at the hopsital to make his contribution to Mandela Day. PHOTO: SIBONGILE MASHABA

 I am happy for the little contribution I made to make a difference 

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Surprise Cossa was born of 16-year-old Zandile Magagula just after 1pm.

Mkansi also attended to patients in the casualty section of the hospital.

Mkansi, who has 23 years experience as a doctor, said he was happy to have dedicated 67 minutes to help out at the hospital.

"This is refreshing. I remember everything (a doctor has to do). There are some things you cannot forget.

"I am happy for the little contribution I made to make a difference," Mkansi said.

He said when the department did an audit in February it found that the province had a 81% shortage of doctors.

There was also a 56% shortage of nurses.

"We have since hired about 500 doctors and nurses. The biggest problem in our hospitals is the attitude of nurses and doctors. Health workers need to care for patients, despite the pressure and stress (they face everyday)," Mkansi said.

Earlier, Mkansi donated blankets to the needy and helped clean the Mananga Early Childhood Development Centre.

MEC for education Reginah Mhaule, executive mayor of Bushbuckridge municipality Renias Khumalo, and Miss Mpumalanga Lungile Libambo visited Madiba Secondary School in Hazyview.

Communications Minister Dina Pule and Mpumalanga department of economic development, environment and tourism MEC Norman Mokoena cooked for patients at Witbank Hospital.

They also helped clean and renovate and upgrade the children's ward and library. - mashabas@sowetan.co.za

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Fri May 24 19:27:44 SAST 2013 ::

Jul 19, 2012

MorenaWaPolelo

Good one Dr.
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Jul 19, 2012

Memme

That's great doctor.
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Jul 19, 2012

Mellow

Surprise Cossa was born of 16-year-old Zandile Magagula just after 1pm.
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Another teen giving birth haai

Well done Doc!!!
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Jul 19, 2012

Msiphos00

Now lets look for the guys who impregnanted the minor
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Jul 19, 2012

imd

*rollin eyes*
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Jul 19, 2012

2nevvy4u

Msiphos00
Now lets look for the guys who impregnanted the minor
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kikikikikiki you mean it was cut for the boys?
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Jul 19, 2012

Lehido

.....and the girl is 16?
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Jul 19, 2012

Impela

MorenaWaPolelo
Good one Dr
Memme
That's great doctor.
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And the 16 year child?
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Jul 19, 2012

Fancylibra

i think the MEC just wanted to c da ponani nje, y the 16yr old nje?
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Jul 19, 2012

Lavida

@ Msiphos00 probably the father is 49yrs old and married just like someone i know destroying a life of a stupid 18 year old who thinks money is everything
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