News24 reports that the Eastern Cape health department's deputy director-general (DDG) for HR and Corporate Services, Nwabisa Mavuso, appeared in the Qonce Magistrate's Court on Wednesday on charges of negligent and drunk driving.

Allegedly, Mavuso's vehicle was involved in an accident in Qonce (formerly King William's Town) on Tuesday evening. Mavuso was detained in the Qonce police station's holding cells. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Luxolo Tyali advised: "[She appeared on Wednesday] for drunk and negligent driving as there was a serious accident. Bail of R1,000 was granted. The matter was postponed to 28 October for further investigations." The health department's spokesperson, Mkhululi Ndamase, advised: "We can confirm that DDG Mavuso has taken a few days from work because of a personal matter. The department will wait for a report on the alleged incident.

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