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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is making good progress in his recovery from mild Covid-19 symptoms and is still continuing treatment, according to a statement.

The 69-year-old tested positive for the infection on 12 December - the same day he started self-isolation in Cape Town.

He is being monitored and treated by military doctors.

The president is in good spirits and is calling on people to be cautious during the Christmas period, the statement continued.