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Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe has tested positive Covid-19. Picture: BABA JIYANE
Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe has tested positive Covid-19. Picture: BABA JIYANE

Minister of mineral resources and energy Gwede Mantashe has tested positive for Covid-19.

According to a statement issued by minister in the presidency Mondli Gungubele, Mantashe tested positive on Saturday after experiencing mild symptoms.

“Minister Mantashe is in good spirits and he is currently in self-isolation,” reads the statement.

The government has urged South Africans to vaccinate and remain disciplined in observing Covid-19 safety protocols .

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