Joburg mayor falls ill during SOTC debate
Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda had to be rushed to hospital after falling ill during Wednesday’s debate on his State of the City Address.
A spokesperson for his office, Mlimandlela Ndamase, says Gwamanda has not been feeling well since Tuesday morning.
"The Executive Mayor has been unwell since yesterday morning. However, given the significance and importance of the day to the Council and residents of the city, he, unfortunately, went against medical advice and attended to the State of the City Address as delivered. He was seen by his medical team immediately after the address yesterday.
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"Sadly, during today’s debate, his condition deteriorated and the advice of the medical team has been that he be excused immediately and presents himself to a medical facility for urgent treatment and observation."
Gwamanda delivered his maiden State of the City address on Tuesday.
The mayor pulled out of a scheduled media engagement due to illness.
