President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for Covid19 and will be self-isolating in Cape Town as per Covid-19 protocols.
The office of the President announced on Sunday night, 12 December following his attendance of FW De Klerk’s state-sanctioned memorial service.
The president will be off duty this week as David Mabuza will take over his duties.
Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele stated that hygiene protocols were followed at the memorial service and everyone in attendance wore face masks and maintained social distancing.
Ramaphosa is being treated for mild Covid symptoms by the South African National Defence Force military doctors.
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
President @CyrilRamaphosa is receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms after testing positive for the viral infection today, Sunday, 12 December 2021.
— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) December 12, 2021
