Political chess game as Ramaphosa places Mkhize on special leave

The move to put the embattled health minister Zweli Mkhize on special leave was a political chess game to cushion the blow of his departure and to protect his future political moves.

09 June 2021 - 07:33
By Lindile Sifile and Penwell Dlamini

The move to put the embattled health minister Zweli Mkhize on special leave was a political chess game to cushion the blow of his departure and to protect his future political moves.

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