​Kwanele Ximba
Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19.
In a statement, Minister Mkhize said over the weekend, he was showing mild symptoms and felt abnormally exhausted, he then decided to get tested on Saturday 17 October. 
"My wife had a cough, was dizzy and the doctors advised that she be admitted for observations and rehydration" Zweli Mkhize explained.
Mkhize has since advised all the people he had been in contact within the past week to immediately isolate and get tested.
"I am now in quarantine at home and both my wife and I remain optimistic that we will fully recover from this virus," said Dr Mkhize.
He also urged all South Africans to continue adhering to health protocols, keep on wearing mask, regular washing of hands, and practise physical distancing.
"Let us not dare regress. Whatever we do and wherever we go, we have to keep in mind that there remains a risk of a second wave. This virus only spreads through movement and contact of people. Therefore, we must all play our part. We must protect ourselves and those we love.
"I will use this quarantine period to rest and recharge because our task to improve the health services of our country and the lives our people, even post-COVID--19, remains of paramount importance," he added.