Trade Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Thursday, June 4, 2026

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. – SAnews.gov.za