Minister rejects Manto rumours
Pretoria - Social Development Minister Zola Skweyiya has denied conducting a probe into HIV/Aids statements by Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang.
City Press newspaper reported on Sunday that Skweyiya was understood to have asked his staff to study a Tshabalala-Msimang interview with CNN and her recent speeches.
Skweyiya reportedly wanted to show President Thabo Mbeki she was misrepresenting government policy through her emphasis on beetroot, garlic and lemon in the fight against HIV/Aids.
"Dr Skweyiya views the allegations in a serious light and rejects the rumours that he is conducting such an investigation," said his spokesperson Lakela Kaunda.
"Dr Skweyiya abides by the Cabinet decision on the handling of HIV and Aids, like all other members of Cabinet.
"He will continue to support the Minister of Health in the implementation of programmes aimed at combating and dealing with the impact of the epidemic," she said.
News source: www.news24.co.za
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