A Western Cape correctional services department official has died from Covid-19.
“It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of a 58-year-old official in the Western Cape. He was diabetic and this comorbidity strained recovery efforts.
Our condolences go to his family, friends and entire department of correctional services brigade,” said correctional services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo.Another eight officials and six inmates in the Western Cape had tested positive for the virus.The breakdown of Covid-19 cases in the department is as follows:
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