North West premier tests positive for Covid-19
North West Premier Job Mokgoro has tested positive for Covid-19 and has gone into self-isolation.
Mokgoro’s office made the announcement on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after the death of the province’s MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs Gordon Kegakilwe.
“Premier Mokgoro announced to the virtual Special Provincial Executive Council meeting held today that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is effectively in self-isolation,” said the premier’s spokesperson Vuyisile Ngesi.
“However, Premier Mokgoro is not incapacitated to carry out his duties as he doesn’t show any symptoms except for a mild cough.”
The provincial Department of Health has already begun with contact tracing.
“The premier will therefore continue to discharge his duties albeit remotely and has instructed members of the premier’s support staff who have worked with him closely in the last two weeks to test while taking the necessary precautions,” Ngesi added.
The MEC for Public Works and Roads Saliva Molapisi has also tested positive for Covid-19.
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