I am writing to express my deepest appreciation and heartfelt thanks for the exceptional kindness and support extended to both myself and my father, Dr. JLM Nxumalo, during the recent CMSA Graduation ceremony held on the 7th of March 2024. Being hooded by my father was a moment of immense significance and joy for me, and I am profoundly grateful for your understanding and consideration in allowing this special request. Your willingness to recognize and accommodate his Fellowship with the American College of Surgeons added an extra layer of meaning to the ceremony, and for that, I am truly thankful. I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude for the assistance provided to my father, given his age and health conditions. Your efforts in ensuring his comfort and addressing his mobility needs were invaluable and greatly appreciated by our family. Your commitment to making the ceremony accessible to everyone, irrespective of their physical limitations, speaks volumes about the inclusivity and compassion of the CMSA community. Furthermore, my father has expressed his deep gratitude for the honour of sharing the stage with his former colleagues, students, and distinguished members of the medical fraternity. The opportunity to be a part of such a momentous occasion was a source of immense joy and pride for him. Your generosity in extending this invitation and fostering an environment that encourages the celebration of collective achievements has not gone unnoticed. I want to convey my sincere appreciation for your role in making the CMSA Graduation ceremony a truly memorable and heartwarming experience for our family. Your dedication to upholding the values of inclusivity, compassion, and celebration of achievements is commendable and reflects positively on the CMSA community. Thank you once again for your kindness and for contributing to the success of this important milestone in my professional journey. With warm regards

Dear Prof Fagan, I cannot thank you and the CMSA sufficiently for the incredible organisation you are in encouraging medical education, expansion, innovation and progress; for making it so inclusive for entire families (my three-year-old granddaughter attended) to participate in the joy of the occasion... What was heartwarming was the unity, ululating and cheering of all students by all families and fellow students irrespective of race, religion, colour or class. This is a huge step forward in building a united KZN and South Africa given our fractured past and present prejudices. This was also a great motivation and inspiration for more graduates to go forward with further studies.

Ms Kanzi, thank you for assisting me with my application. I know there are many of us each requesting countless things from you at the same time. Thank you for attending to our needs with grace and kindness. May God bless you.