Paul Mashatile to mourn wife in self-quarantine
African National Congress (ANC) says its treasurer-general Paul Mashatile has gone into self-quarantine after a member of his staff tested positive for Covid-19.
This comes just a day after the news of his wife’s passing broke.
Ellen Mashatile died on Sunday after a long illness - week after he also lost his mother.
ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe says the family needs time to process the ordeal.
“Family members have been identified, who will have minimal contact with people, who will visit the family.
“Due to this challenge and during this difficult period for the Mashatile family we urge the public to minimise direct contact and to give the treasurer-general and his family the necessary space and privacy.”
Mabe says the mourning period and the self-isolation will run concurrently.
“This situation will allow him to observe the 14-day quarantine period to enable him and family to monitor his health and determine if he is safe as a prescribed practice and in compliance with Covid-19 regulations.”
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