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Ndabeni appointed Acting Health Minister

SABC News South Africa · 23 August 2026 at 21:00

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Minister Stella Ndabeni as Acting Minister of Health.

This is with effect from Monday, 24 August to 30 September.

“Minister Ndabeni will undertake all functions of the Minister of Health for the said period while Minister Motsoaledi remains on sick leave,” says Ramaphosa’s spokesperson Vincent Magwenya.

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