Kagame wishes speedy recovery to his counterpart of South Africa

“Best wishes to my brother President Cyril Ramaphosa for quick recovery,” he tweeted.

Ramaphosa who tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday 12th December 2021 is in self-isolation in Cape Town where he is receiving treatment for mild Covid-19 symptoms.

The statement released by the office of the presidency reads that Ramaphosa has delegated all responsibilities to Deputy President David Mabuza for the next week.

The President started feeling unwell after leaving the State Memorial Service in honor of former Deputy President FW de Klerk in Cape Town earlier today,” the presidency statement said.

He is however “in good spirits” and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service of the South African National Defence Force.

“President Ramaphosa says his own infection serves as a caution to all people in the country to be vaccinated and remain vigilant against exposure. Vaccination remains the best protection against severe illness and hospitalization,” adds the statement.

South Africa is among southern Africa countries where the new COVID-19 Omicron variant was reported recently.

According to CNN’s global vaccine tracker, over 25% of the country has been fully vaccinated, with an additional 5% partially vaccinated.

On his recent visit to four West African states, President Ramaphosa and the South African delegation were tested for COVID-19 in all countries.

The President and the delegation returned to South Africa from the Republic of Senegal on Wednesday, 8 December 2021, after obtaining negative test results. The President also tested negative on his return to Johannesburg on 8th December.

Ramaphosa has via twitter handle thanked South Africans for their good wishes and warned citizens to remain vigilant in the fight against the virus.