DA calls for Mkhize to step aside pending probe outcome Updated Nothando Mkhize Share this: The Democratic Alliance (DA) says Health Minister Zweli Mkhize should step aside pending the finalisation of the probe into procurement irregularities in his department. GCIS In a statement, DA Shadow Minister of Health, Siviwe Gwarube said: It is now clear that this looting of public money has happened under the leadership of Dr Mkhize while there is a glaring conflict of interest. "It cannot be that the very person entrusted with the Covid-19 response in the country is embroiled in this kind of scandal involving public money. Minister Mkhize should step down pending a full Special Investigative Unit (SIU) investigation.