Cape Town – The ruling African National Congress (ANC) has wished President Cyril Ramaphosa a speedy recovery after the presidency confirmed on Sunday that he had tested positive for Covid-19.
The presidency said he was receiving treatment for mild symptoms.
Ramaphosa, who is fully vaccinated, began feeling unwell after leaving a state memorial service for former president FW de Klerk in Cape Town earlier on Sunday but was in good spirits and being monitored by doctors, said the presidency.
Following the news, the ANC on Monday said in a statement that the president’s resolve to beat the coronavirus pandemic should inspire all South Africans to stand together against the virus.
“We wish President Ramaphosa a speedy recovery as he continues to execute his responsibilities from home.
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“President Ramaphosa’s courage and resolve to beat the pandemic should inspire all of us to stand together against this national disaster. We also wish many other South Africans who are battling with Covid-19 well. We must continue to defend each other and protect one another.”
The ANC also urged all South Africans to heed the “call by our government to be vaccinated. It is only through mass vaccination that we will be able to achieve herd immunity and ultimately protect livelihoods”.
Ramaphosa would remain in self-isolation in Cape Town for the time being and has delegated all responsibilities to Deputy President David Mabuza for the next week.
On a recent visit to four West African states, the president and his entire South African delegation were tested for Covid-19 in all countries.
The president also tested negative on his return to Johannesburg on 8 December.
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Additional reporting by AFP
