South African health minister placed "on special leave" pending investigation into awarding of contracts
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa placed Health Minister Zweli Mkhize "on special leave" Tuesday pending an investigation into the awarding of Department of Health contracts to a communications company staffed by former aides.
"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," Ramaphosa said in a statement. "The Special Investigating Unit is investigating this matter and the President awaits a report on the outcome of this probe," the statement continued, adding that Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane will take over the health portfolio in the interim.
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