Deputy President Mashatile rushed to hospital

By Nkhensani Mthombeni

Deputy president Paul Mashatile had to be rushed to a hospital in Limpopo after collapsing while addressing the N’wamitwa Day celebrations on Saturday..

Mashatile was seen losing his balance, but his bodyguards swiftly intervened, carrying him to a waiting car that rushed him to the hospital.

The exact hospital and his current condition are unknown, but it is suspected that he was taken to Tzaneen Medi Clinic, approximately 20 minutes from the event. MC Rose Tshabalala attributed the incident to the heatwave, reassuring guests not to worry.

The program could not continue as planned and executive mayor Pule Shayi of Mopani District Municipality delivered a vote of thanks, concluding the event.

The ceremony, held at Valoyi Cultural Village in N’wamitwa Village outside Tzaneen, marked the 15th celebration of N’wamitwa Day.

This event honors the successes and cultures of the local people, as led by Hosi Phyllia N’wamitwa II, one of the country’s first female chiefs.

Notably, this is the same location where Mashatile held his wedding last year.

Meanwhile, the office of the Deputy President Paul Mashatile said he is well after the unfortunate incident at the Nwamitwa Day Celebrations

Keith Khoza who is the acting spokesperson released a statement and said “Deputy President Paul Mashatile attended the N’wamitwa Day Celebrations held at Valoyi Cultural Village, Greater Tzaneen, Mopani District, in the Limpopo Province. 

“While delivering his keynote address, the Deputy President felt lightheaded from the heat and was attended to by his medical team. 

“We can confirm that the Deputy President has received the necessary medical attention and is well,” said Khoza.

Pictured above: Vice President Paul Mashatile being carried into his VIP protection unit to hospital after collapsing.

Source: Nkhensani Mthombeni