Cecilia Makiwane
Cecilia Makiwane (1880–1919) was the first African registered professional nurse in what would become South Africa and an early activist in the struggle for women's rights.
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Born | 1880 Macfarlane Mission, Victoria District, Alice, Eastern Cape , South Africa |
Died | 1919 (39 years) Thaba 'Nchu, Free State (province), South Africa |
Occupation | Registered Nurse |
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