By A Correspondent- Vice President Kembo Mohadi reportedly flew to South Africa for medical treatment since July 8, it has emerged.

Mohadi, joins his counterpart Constantino Chiwenga, who is also in the same country at a Pretoria hospital since June 23 for medical attention.

Chiwenga has been absent from office and national duty since mid May suffering from an undisclosed ailment.

When ZimEye contacted Chiwenga, his mobile phone was answered by his wife Mary who told the publication that the VP was well.

This is despite President Emmerson Mnangagwa confirming during a speech at the POLAD that his deputy was not well and recuperating.

VP Mohadi, who has on several occasions been acting president, was reportedly flown to South Africa shortly after Mnangagwa returned home at 2AM on July 8.

Confirmed a source:

“Yes he was flown to South Africa and he clearly looked unwell.”

Mohadi missed Cabinet on Tuesday and a meeting between Mnangagwa and a visiting delegation from the International Air Transport Association on the same day.

He was also absent at a State House meeting between Mnangagwa and 12 ambassador-designates on Wednesday.

On Thursday, Mohadi was also absent when Mnangagwa attended World Population Day commemorations at the newly-opened Tariro Clinic and Youth Centre in Hopley, Harare.

Owing to Zimbabwe’s poor medical facilities, top government officials regularly seek treatment abroad at taxpayers’ expense.