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Eastern Cape health MEC Bevan Goqwana has been relieved of his duties following an appearance in court this week on charges of medical aid fraud.
Goqwana will, however, continue to draw his monthly salary until his fraud case has been finalised.
Land Affairs and Agriculture MEC, Max Mamase, has been appointed acting Health MEC, said Eastern Cape premier Makhenkesi Stofile.
Stofile said his administration has adopted the view that Goqwana is innocent until proven guilty.