Mantashe admitted to hospital for Covid-19
Updated | By Sibahle Motha
Minerals and Energy Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe, has been admitted to hospital due to Covid-19.

Mantashe and his wife, Nolwandle, tested positive last week.
Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, confirmed on Monday evening that the Minister has been referred to seek hospital care.
“Minister Mantashe was admitted to hospital on the advice of the family doctor for better medical attention and monitoring, while Nolwandle will continue to self quarantine at home,” says Mthembu.
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Minister of Defence, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi, have also tested positive.
However, Mapisa-Nqakula has recovered.
Mthembu says cabinet will continue to support the Mantashe family.
“We wish both the Minister and Mrs Mantashe a speedy recovery from the invisible enemy and we are quite confident that they will remain victorious against the coronavirus,” concludes Mthembu.
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