Delivered by the Chief Human Capital Officer, SayPro
Date: 06 May 2025
Theme: “Honoring the Heart of Healthcare”
Good morning SayPro family, esteemed healthcare partners, and most importantly, our extraordinary nurses.
Today, as we gather to commemorate National Nurses Day 2025, I stand before you with deep pride and heartfelt gratitude on behalf of SayPro’s Human Capital Division and the entire SayPro family.
This is more than just a celebration. It is a powerful reminder of the invaluable role nurses play in shaping the health, dignity, and strength of our communities.
Nurses are not only the backbone of healthcare—they are its heart and soul. From long hours on the ward to late-night calls in rural communities, from emergency rooms to mobile clinics, nurses carry out their responsibilities with unmatched grace, resilience, and dedication.
At SayPro, and especially within the SayPro Centre for Medical Resources (CMR), we see nurses not just as healthcare providers, but as leaders, educators, and guardians of hope.
As the Chief Human Capital Officer, my focus is on people—your growth, your well-being, your career development, and your future. And when I look at our nurses, I see people who are not just surviving the demands of their profession, but who are transforming healthcare through innovation, compassion, and leadership.
This year, SayPro is proud to reinforce our commitment to nurses through several key initiatives:
- The SayPro Nursing Excellence Fellowship – to support nurses in upskilling, research, and leadership training.
- Mental Wellness for Healthcare Workers Programme – because you care for others, and we must care for you.
- Career Pathway Acceleration Tracks – to help nurses move from clinical roles into teaching, policy, research, and executive positions.
These are not just programmes. They are investments in people who invest in us every single day.
To every nurse in our hospitals, clinics, homes, and outreach centres—know this: we see you. We value you. And we are here to support you in your journey—not just today, but every day.
Let this National Nurses Day be more than a ceremony. Let it be a commitment—one that SayPro carries forward with passion and purpose.
To all nurses: thank you for your service, your strength, and your spirit. You are not just caregivers—you are changemakers, role models, and the lifeblood of our health systems.
Happy National Nurses Day 2025.
May you continue to inspire, lead, and thrive.
Thank you.
[Sinentlantla Mabusela]
Chief Human Capital Officer
SayPro
SayPro CMR – Empowering the People Who Care