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Digital Vibes scandal: Cyril's three options for health minister Zweli Mkhize

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News agency Bloomberg quotes two reliable sources that SA's health minister Zweli Mkhize has been given three options by his boss: resign; step aside while the corruption probe continues; or be fired in the next reshuffle. In this podcast, political commentator and Medical Brief editor William Sanderson-Meyer provides background to the R150m scandal and suggestions on what is likely to happen next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Jun 2021 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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