South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for Covid-19. President Mondli Gungubele confirmed this on Sunday night.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has gone into isolation after a positive Covid-19 test. The official reports report. Deputy President David Mabuza will “take over all responsibilities” for the next week, according to a statement released shortly after 10 p.m.
The president’s official Twitter account reads: “The president felt uncomfortable after leaving the state memorial service in honor of former Vice President FW de Klerk in Cape Town today. The president is in good spirits but is supported by the South African Military Health Service of the South African National Defense Force monitors. “
During his recent visit to four West African countries, President Ramaphosa and the South African delegation were tested in all countries. They returned to South Africa on Wednesday after negative test results from the Republic of Senegal. According to official information, the 69-year-old tested negative again on his return to Johannesburg.
The South African newspaper Sunday Times quoted an official statement after all hand hygiene and mask regulations were observed at the memorial service for former head of state de Klerk.