Ramaphosa in self-quarantine after a guest tested positive for Covid-19

Acting spokesperson in the Presidency, Tyrone Seale, says the event was held at a Johannesburg hotel where guests were the only people hosted by the establishment.

 "The event adhered stringently to COVID-19 protocols and directives on screening, social distancing and the wearing of masks. As was the case with all guests, the President himself removed his mask only when dining and addressing the guests.

The Adopt-a-School Foundation advised dinner guests yesterday, Tuesday, that a guest had shown symptoms on Sunday and had been tested on Monday before receiving a positive result yesterday,"says Seale.

He says the Foundation became aware of the development hours after the President had performed the unveiling of a statue of OR Tambo and the official opening of a new Radisson Hotel and Convention centre in Ekurhuleni in the morning.

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"The President is screened regularly by the South African Military Health Service and subjects himself to screening at venues where he participates in engagements," adds Seale.

The President is not currently showing any symptoms.

"He will, in line with Covid-19 health advice, be tested should symptoms manifest.

The President will perform his duties remotely and will observe the guidelines that apply to self-quarantine,"

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