Deputy President David Mabuza said there were only a few players in the vaccine sector, which made it difficult to be corrupted in the procurement and distribution of inoculations.
The deputy president said there were a number of investigations into corruption and racist allegations at Eskom, and these must be finalised.
Competition for head of the Mpumalanga ANC is heating up and it seems to be a three-horse race - but it can't shake off David Mabuza.
As chairperson of the inter-ministerial committee on COVID-19 vaccines, Mabuza visited the Biovac Institute in Midrand on Tuesday.
Deputy President David Mabuza delivered the keynote address at a virtual memorial service held by government officials in honour of Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu, who died on 21 January 2021 due to COVID-19 related complications.
The DA said the decision, which was not announced via normal government channels, showed that President Cyril Ramaphosa was putting his political alliances ahead of saving lives in the country.
He made this announcement earlier on Tuesday during his talks with the African National Congress’ professional business forum.
The deputy president pleaded with South Africans to adhere to COVID-19 regulations as infections continue to rise.
SA currently has 7.6 million people living with HIV, making it the worst nation affected by the disease.
Deputy President David Mabuza answered questions in the National Assembly on 26 November 2020. Among some of the questions answered, Mabuza tackled struggling SOEs and gender-based violence.
He’s been asked how government plans to turnaround the parastatals which are billions of rand in debt.
Deputy President David Mabuza was answering questions from Members of Parliament in the National Assembly.
Deputy President David Mabuza on Wednesday morning was at the Union Buildings where he is launching the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children as well as to mark the beginning of five days of remembrance for citizens who have lost their lives to COVID-19.
Deputy President David Mabuza said that he was not aware of any investigation involving him and he would cooperate with law enforcement agencies should he be asked to.
Deputy President David Mabuza says government is striving for a new way of working that will allow state-owned entities to function without political interference.
Deputy President David Mabuza is answering questions related to the state of the economy and investment in Parliament.
David Mabuza has been fielding questions in the National Council of Provinces, his first appearance in Parliament after a lengthy bout of ill-health.
This is Mabuza's first Q&A in more than a month, following a lengthy illness.
