DEPUTY President David Mabuza is expected to take over all responsibilities of the president as President Cyril Ramaphosa recovers from COVID-19, according to Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele.
This after the President tested positive for the virus on Sunday after addressing the State Memorial Service of Former Deputy President FW de Klerk in Cape Town, Western Cape.
“Today’s proceedings in Cape Town were undertaken in compliance with health regulations pertaining to hand hygiene, the wearing of face masks and social distancing,” said Gungubele.
“President Ramaphosa says his own infection serves as a caution to all people in the country to be vaccinated and remain vigilant against exposure. Vaccination remains the best protection against severe illness and hospitalisation.”
Gungubele said Ramaphosa had repeatedly tested negative for COVID-19 on his recent West African visit to Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria and the Ivory Coast countries.
“President Ramaphosa and the South African delegation were
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