DEPUTY MINISTER of Correctional Services Phathekile Holomisa has tested positive for COVID-19, cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams confirmed on Saturday.
Williams said Holomisa is currently self-isolating at his residence and taking all the necessary precautions towards a full recovery.
“He is in good spirits and he is determined to defeat the virus which has affected thousands of South Africans thus far. All direct contacts of Nkosi Holomisa will be traced and they will be informed to quarantine,” added Williams.
Government has also wished Holomisa a speedy recovery from the virus.
“Nkosi Holomisa has our full support and we are looking forward to his full recovery in order for him to continue serving the people of South Africa with great valour and dedication,” said Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu.
“As the world has been grappling with this global pandemic over the past few months, the coronavirus has demonstrated that it does
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