Minister Thulas Nxesi tests positive Covid19
Labour and Employment Minister, Thulas Nxesi has tested positive for Covid-19.
This makes Nxesi the fifth member of Cabinet to test positive for the Coronavirus.
In confirming the news, Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu said on Friday evening that Nxesi will continue to work from home.
Mthembu said in a statement that Nxesi is in self-isolation.
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“All members of the office of the Minister who have come in contact with him will also undergo testing,” Mthembu added.
“The Minister remains in high spirits and confident that he will beat the virus," according to Mthembu.