The Ekurhuleni male nurse accused of raping a 17-year-old boy told the Nigel Magistrate’s Court that he was in a relationship with him. He is also accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old man.

Mary Eliza Mahoney was the first black professional nurse in America, and an active organizer among African American nurses. She was born in Boston, on May 7, 1845, the oldest of three children.

“She said, ‘There’s 20 spots for Mi’kmaq people and 20 spots for African Nova Scotians ... while he is the first male nurse from Membertou, his great aunt Veronica Matthews was the ...