Deputy President Mabuza has requested from the President, to take a few days of leave.
 
During this time, the Deputy President will undertake a visit to the Russian Federation for a scheduled medical consultation. This consultation is a follow-up to previous medical consultations that the Deputy President received from the Russian Federation.
 
The Deputy President will continue with the responsibilities that have been entrusted to him upon the end of the leave period.
 
 
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Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria