In Kwazulu Natal, Premier Zweli Mkhiza and the province’s Health MEC Sibongiseni Dlomo are visiting hospitals around the province this morning.

One of the stops they made was at the King Edward Hospital in Durban.

Staff on duty at the hospital are elated that the MEC and the premier are visiting them on Christmas Day.

They have already handed out baby hampers containing essentials to mothers who are in need.

Children who could not spend Christmas with their families due to poor health have also received gifts from the local government.

Staff sang and filmed, whilst some tried to get a photo with the pair of politicians.

(Edited by Danya Philander)