President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson has taken leave of absence over allegations about her husband’s involvement in a Covid-19 tender in Gauteng.

Khusela Diko has temporarily relinquished her roles in government pending the outcome of an investigation into the awarding of two contracts, which she said were subsequently cancelled, for the supply of personal protective equipment to Royal Bhaca Projects, a company in which her husband is a director...

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