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'This is not political': Ramathuba says foreigners not budgeted for as she doubles down on comments

Tebogo Monama and Zintle Mahlati

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Limpopo health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba.

Limpopo health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba.

Joshua Sebola

Limpopo's Health MEC, Phophi Ramathuba, has doubled down regarding her comments that foreign nationals are overburdening the public health system.

Ramathuba, in a widely publicised video, can be heard telling a patient that migrants from Zimbabwe are a strain on the province's health system.

Speaking to News24 on Tuesday morning, Ramathuba was unrepentant.

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