COVID-19: Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe admitted to hospital

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe has been admitted to hospital.

Mantashe and his wife tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday last week. They immediately went into isolation.

eNCA understands the ANC chairperson disclosed on a WhatsApp group with his comrades that he’s in hospital.

His office has yet to respond to queries.

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Source: eNCA