Acting Gauteng Health MEC Jacob Mamabolo said that he had concluded his visit to health facilities across the province.
Mamabolo is standing in for Bandile Masuku, who has been placed on special leave following allegations of improper conduct involving the awarding of a personal protective equipment tender worth millions.
The matter is currently ongoing investigation.
Kwara Kekana, Health Department spokesperson said:
“In his address to the team the MEC said that he was honoured to have been asked to temporarily steer the ship, and he looks forward to continuing to work with all employees to give and adequate response to COVID-19 with the number one priority being to save lives.”
