Health minister Motsoaledi admitted to hospital

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi was admitted to the Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria on Tuesday, his ministry said.

"Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has this morning [Tuesday] checked into Steve Biko Academic Hospital for a surgical procedure and is likely to be out-of-office for at least a... week," health ministry spokesman Joe Maila said in a statement.

Deputy Health Minister Gwen Ramokgopa wished Motsoaledi a speedy recovery.

"All of us wish you well minister, and a speedy recovery. It is our wish that you recover soon," she said.