Energy Minister Radebe rushed to hospital

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has been rushed to hospital, according to parliamentary speaker Baleka Mbete.

Radebe was expected to answer questions in parliament on Wednesday.

“Honourable chief whips have been informed about the apology of the honourable Minister Jeff Radebe who was scheduled to answer questions today at 3 pm. He has had to be rushed to hospital on an emergency due to ill-health,” Mbete told parliament.

The minister was expected to take to the podium this afternoon to answer a series of questions relating to independent power producers and renewable energy.

This is a developing story.

(Compiled by Daniel Friedman)

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