President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on special leave to enable him 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 Presidency said in a statement on Tuesday.

Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane will serve as Acting Minister of Health until further notice.

Source: South African Government News Agency