South African Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has been hospitalized. The ministry said Motsoaledi would undergo a routine medical procedure at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital.

“The minister may be unavailable for a while,” the ministry said.

It is unclear what procedure he will undergo.

It’s not the first time Motsoaledi was admitted to the medical facility; in 2015 he was treated at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria for pneumonia.

In other news – Lupita Nyong’o to lead 2024 Berlin Film Festival

Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o, known for her roles in “Black Panther” and “12 Years A Slave”, will lead the jury of next year’s Berlin Film Festival, organisers announced on Monday.

The Mexican-Kenyan actress shot to fame after her Oscar-winning performance as brutalised slave Patsy in Steve McQueen’s historical drama “12 Years A Slave”, often selecting roles that explore the African diaspora and themes of race. Read More