KZN Premier Mchunu assessed at local hospital
The Premier's Office says Willies Mchunu has been examined in hospital after collapsing at the podiumwhile delivering his State of the Province Address.
The Premier's Office says Willies Mchunu has been examined in hospital after collapsing at the podium while delivering his State of the Province Address.
"We can tell you that he has been attended to. He walked from the stage on his own and into his car. The Health MEC, who is a doctor, together with the Health HOD have taken him to the nearest hospital to ensure that he is okay. The premier is okay ns he is alive. He walked to his car and not into an ambulance," premier's spokesperson Thami Ngidi said.
Mchunu was a couple of minutes into his speech when he suddenly appeared weak.
After being rushed to hospital #KZNPremier Willies Mchunu makes an unexpected return to the PMB Royal Show Grounds saying he is more than well. #KZNSOPA2019 pic.twitter.com/ZlUWaagwtN
— Steve Bhengu (@SteveBhengu) February 27, 2019
Several people including Health MEC Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo were on the stage within seconds to help hold the premier up and carry him out of the venue.
Dhlomo has also just given reporters an update at the Royal Showgrounds.
Economic Development and Tourism MEC, Sihle Zikalala took over and continued delivering the address.
ANC’s Mdumiseni Ntuli addresses media following collapse of KZN Premier Willies Mchunu while delivering his #KZNSOPA2019 pic.twitter.com/RGsFwgC3Wq
— Steve Bhengu (@SteveBhengu) February 27, 2019
