President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild Covid-19 symptoms after testing positive for the viral infection on Sunday.
According to a statement by the Presidency, Ramaphosa started feeling unwell after leaving the state memorial service in honour of former deputy president FW de Klerk in Cape Town.
"The president is in good spirits but is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service of the South African National Defence Force," said the statement.
"The president, who is fully vaccinated, is in self-isolation in Cape Town and has delegated all responsibilities to Deputy President David Mabuza for the next week."