Paul Mashatile takes week off for recovery after weekend health scare

Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s office says he will take a week off to recover after a health scare at the weekend. Mashatile was due to appear in the National Council of Provinces on Thursday evening but requested a postponement. His spokesperson, Keith Khoza, said Mashatile was following doctor’s orders when he requested a postponement of the question-and-answer session.Khoza said Mashatile has been advised to take a week off his official duties to rest and recuperate after the medical incident at the weekend in Tzaneen, Limpopo.  He collapsed while delivering his address at…