Four more cases are being monitored and traced by the health authorities.
South Africa has recorded its first confirmed death from Mpox, the country's health minister has announced.
Mr Phaala said that all five cases recorded in the country this year - another in Gauteng, and three in KwaZulu-Natal - were classed as severe and required hospitalisation. "One death is too many, especially from a preventable and manageable disease," Mr Phaahla said, urging those with suspected symptoms to seek medical attention and help trace contacts.
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