South Africa’s Deputy President Mashatile collapses on podium

Sep 15, 2024 - 03:20

South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile speaks on the opening day of Africa Oil Week and Green Energy Africa Summit at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, in Cape Town, South Africa, October 10, 2023. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo

South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile was fine after having struggled with the heat while giving a speech on Saturday afternoon, the premier of Limpopo province told state broadcaster SABC.

Mashatile collapsed while addressing a gathering commemorating the inauguration of a local traditional leader in Tzaneen, Limpopo province, 412 kilometres (256 miles) north east of Johannensburg, SABC reported.

Limpopo's provincial premier Phophi Ramathuba, a medical doctor, told the the broadcaster Mashatile was not in danger, having struggled with the heat towards the end of his speech.

"The deputy president is fine, he is with his medical team. I was with them, he's ok and there's no need to worry," Ramathuba said.

Source: Reuters