“This period of special leave will enable the Minister to attend to allegations and investigations concerning contracts between the Department of Health and a service provider, Digital Vibes.”
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has today placed Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize on special leave.
According to a statement released by the presidency, “this period of special leave will enable the Minister to attend to allegations and investigations concerning contracts between the Department of Health and a service provider, Digital Vibes”.
“The Special Investigating Unit is investigating this matter and the President awaits a report on the outcome of this probe,” the statement said.
Minister of Tourism Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane will serve as Acting Minister of Health until further notice.
