Gauteng Premier David Makhura Tests Positive for COVID-19

Faizel Patel – 10/07/2020

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has tested positive for COVID-19.

Makhura is the third premier to test positive for the virus after Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and North West Premier Job Mokgoro also tested positive for COVID-19.

In a statement, Makhura says he experienced mild symptoms of the Coronavirus from Wednesday, decided to self-isolate and test for COVID-19 as a precautionary measure.

“Today I received my test results confirming that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I am now in self-isolation, inline with the WHO protocols and will work from home for the next 14 days whilst monitoring my health.”

Makhura says given the mild symptoms, he will continue to ensure that Provincial Executive Council and Provincial Coronavirus Command Council respond adequately to weather the storm of the pandemic in order to save more lives.

Makhura has appealed to all the people of Gauteng to continue playing their part in observing COVID-19 protocols including wearing masks, washing hands and social distancing.

On Wednesday, Gauteng overtook the Western Cape becoming the COVID-19 epicenter in South Africa.

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