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South African president, Ramaphosa tests positive to COVID-19.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday, 12 December 2021 and is receiving treatment for mild symptoms, the presidency said in a statement.

The President, who is fully vaccinated, began feeling unwell after leaving a state memorial service for former deputy president F W de Klerk in Cape Town earlier in the day but was in good spirits and being monitored by doctors, it said.

Ramaphosa, would remain in self-isolation in Cape Town for the time being and had delegated all responsibilities to Deputy President David Mabuza for the next week.



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