Western Cape Premier tests positive for COVID-19

JOHANNESBURG - Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has tested positive for COVID-19."I received a positive test result for Covid-19 this morning, and I am in self-isolation at home for 14 days," Winde said.

"On Sunday, I started to develop mild flu-like symptoms. As I am Diabetic and over 55-years of age, I know I am at a higher risk of developing a more serious illness. I therefore went to be tested to determine the cause of the symptoms on Monday. "I have stayed at home as soon as I started feeling sick and can confirm that I am only experiencing mild symptoms. It feels like I have a cold."

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