The office of the Presidency has announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms. This is after testing positive for the viral infection on Sunday, 12 December 2021.

According to the statement, the President started feeling unwell after leaving the State Memorial Service in honour of former Deputy President FW de Klerk in Cape Town earlier today.

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“The President is in good spirits but is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service of the South African National Defence Force,” read the statement.

“The President, who is fully vaccinated, is in self-isolation in Cape Town and has delegated all responsibilities to Deputy President David Mabuza for the next week.

“On his recent visit to four West African states, President Ramaphosa and the South African delegation were tested for COVID-19 in all countries,”

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“The President and the delegation returned to South Africa from the Republic of Senegal on Wednesday, 8 December 2021, after obtaining negative test results. The President also tested negative on his return to Johannesburg on 8 December.”

President Ramaphosa says his own infection serves as a caution to all people in the country to be vaccinated and remain vigilant against exposure.

People who have had contact with the President today are advised to watch for symptoms or to have themselves tested.