South Africa: Trade Minister Tests Positive for Covid-19

4 June 2026
SAnews.gov.za (Tshwane)

Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Minister, Parks Tau, has tested positive for COVID-19.

"Minister Tau is in good spirits and is currently in self-isolation," the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition said in a statement on Wednesday.

"Minister Tau would like to encourage those who have been in contact with him recently to get tested and exercise precautionary measures," the department said.

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