BEHIND THE SCENES | Bad vibes: how Cyril decided to put Mkhize on ice

President’s hand was forced after a number of the ANC’s NWC called for Zweli Mkhize to step away from his duties

08 June 2021 - 20:11 By Kgothatso Madisa, Andisiwe Makinana and Mawande Amashabalala

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed health minister Zweli Mkhize on special leave pending the outcome of a Special Investigating Unit’s probe of the Digital Vibes contract, which allegedly benefited the minister’s close associates and family, amid growing calls within the ANC for him to step aside. ..

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