Mongameli Bobani admitted to hospital for Covid-19
Nelson Mandela Bay infrastructure and engineering portfolio head Mongameli Bobani is not in a good condition after testing positive for Covid-19, according to his lawyer.
Danie Gouws told News24 that the former mayor felt ill during a council meeting last week Friday.
"He thought that his sugar was low and someone gave him a piece of candy. He went home and didn't return to work on Monday," said Gouws.
Gouws said, by Tuesday, Bobani was admitted to St George's Hospital.
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He said the UDM councillor's condition had worsened and he was suffering from a shortness of breath.
A test was carried out, which returned positive on Wednesday.
Gouws said he was regularly in communication with Bobani's family.
"The family is in a state and his wife can't see him for obvious reasons. It's not good," said Gouws.
According to Gouws, Bobani is currently receiving oxygen on a ventilator, and is sedated.