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Officials Expect Third Wave by April/May; HealthMin Refuses to Step Down

SOUTH AFRICA

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  • Health Officials warn (second time) SA is likely to miss its vaccination targets and it is almost certain that the country will face a third wave.
    • Experts see cases picking up in April/May due to a slow vaccination rollout – warning officials must prepare now
  • HealthMin Mkhize says there is no need for him to step down from his position amid investigations from the SIU into the R82m contract scandal.
    • Says he and the Health Dept are cooperating fully as they take corruption allegations very seriously and will publish results when they are available
  • Local analyst says the vote over Public Protector Mkhwebane will reveal which ANC faction has the upper hand as the battle for power between Ramaphosa & Magahule heats up.
    • Comes after Magashule unilaterally told the party to vote to support the PP, which alarmed many high-ranking ANC members -
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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