South Africa minister for mineral resources and energy administration, Gwede Mantashe, South Africa’s minister for mineral resources and energy has tested positive for Covid-19.
The wife of South Africa minister for mineral resources and energy administration also tested positive.
The couple are now isolating and the minister will be working from home.
It was the third time Mr Mantashe took a test for the deadly virus since its outbreak in the country.
All the members of his office have been advised to get tested.
The Presidency said in a statement: “Minister Mantashe and Mrs Mantashe are currently in isolation and the minister will continue to work from home. The minister remains committed to a course of ensuring security of energy and petroleum products supply to society during this difficult period and beyond.
“The minister has directed all members of his private office in government to also test.
“As we wish Minister and Mrs Mantashe a speedy recovery, we extend the same well wishes to the thousands of South Africans and their families who are also battling coronavirus.
“To defeat this virus, we must all continue playing our part in observing the WHO protocols of washing hands regularly, wearing a mask and practising physical distancing.”
South Africa is the hardest hit country in the African continent. A total of 287,000 coronavirus cases have been confirmed.
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