THE Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe and his wife, Nolwandle, have both tested positive for the coronavirus, according to Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu.
According to Mthembu, this was the minister’s third round of tests to be conducted since the outbreak of the virus.
Mantashe and his wife are currently in isolation with the deadly pathogen.
“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,” said Mthembu.
“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 practicing physical distancing.”
The latest figures have shown that there are 298 292 cases in South Africa and 4 346 deaths.
(Compiled by Inside Politics staff)
