South Africa, March 25 -- This marks the first time the President has addressed Denosa since the outbreak, underscoring the profound and lasting impact that healthcare workers had in combating the virus. His acknowledgment serves as a reminder of the dedication, resilience, and tireless efforts of nurses, who stood at the forefront of the battle to safeguard public health during an unprecedented global crisis.

"We lost a number of nurses and healthcare workers, brave men and women who were at the frontline of the pandemic. Brave is not an adequate word to describe them. Many of you faced the danger of being infected and death, but you still went on to care for those who were affected," Ramaphosa said.

He encouraged attendees to observe ...