Redi Tlhabi, husband mourn Soweto relative's Covid-19 death

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Soweto barista Somi Vilakazi died in hospital at the weekend of Covid-19, broadcaster and author Redi Tlhabi has disclosed.

After President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Covid-19 on March 15, Vilakazi closed the coffee shop. This was prior to the lockdown was announced, which took effect on March 27.

On the drive back from Limpopo, he felt weak and fatigued. He experienced flu symptoms on March 22. Given the incubation factor, Tlhabi said he was unlikely to have contracted the virus at either of the funerals."Symptoms showed on 21st so likely contracted a week to 2 weeks before. That's why we suspect coffee shop. 'Suspect' is key word here," she said.

"Here's where it gets interesting. 31st he goes to a hospital in Krugersdorp. They test for Covid19. NEGATIVE. NEGATIVE. He goes home, self isolates. His wife and son go to another home, just in case. Tlhabi said her husband was"hurting" at the loss, as they had been very close. She was sharing the information about Vilakazi so that officials could zero in and check where to trace people he had come into contact with, including the GP and at the funerals.

 

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somizi Why is this news?

somizi My condolences to the family

somizi Nicely done

somizi You guys should go out and look for news

somizi Condelences to the grieved family

somizi I'm confused here who died her or her husband🤔

Condolences to her, and proof that Mkhize’s figures are incomplete?

Why report death which is not officially confirmed

Matshidiso go ba losika le ditsala.

My condolences, to the family and friends

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