By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
ANC Women’s League president Bathabile Dlamini has been admitted to hospital for Covid-19 treatment, the party said on Tuesday. Photo Credit:
ANC Women’s League President and former social development minister Bathabile Dlamini has been hospitalised after testing positive for Covid-19.
The ANC announced this in a statement on Tuesday night. Dlamini is an ANC National Executive Committee member.
“We wish Comrade Bathabile a speedy recovery and hope that she successfully completes her medical treatment so that she can return to office and continue serving the movement,” spokesperson Pule Mabe said.
“Comrade Bathabile’s courage and resolve to beat Covid-19 should inspire all of us to stand together against this pandemic. We also wish many other South Africans who are battling with Covid-19 well. We must continue to defend each other and protect one another.
@MYANC NEC member and President of the Women’s League, Comrade Bathabile Dlamini ( @sbahlesonke0 ) has tested positive for #Covid19 pic.twitter.com/DyEjIlXQ6k
— African National Congress (@MYANC) August 24, 2021
The ANC asked citizens to show compassion and solidarity with those who are infected and to offer support to all families who have lost their loved ones due to Covid-19.
“We must all continue to practice basic health protocols and adhere to regulations. We must continue to wear our face masks, practice good hygiene, observe social distancing and vaccinate as it is the right thing to do. Vaccination will also allow our country to achieve the much needed herd immunity necessary to ease lockdowns.”