Eastern Cape MEC for Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Nomakhosazana Meth has tested positive for Covid-19, Premier Oscar Mabuyane announced on Friday.

Mabuyane said Meth was isolating at home.

"She has decided to work from home during her 10-day period of isolation required for infection control and to prevent the spread of the virus."

Mabuyane said he had spoken to Meth and wished her a speedy recovery on behalf of the provincial government and the people in the province.

He added that he would not appoint an acting MEC because Meth was working from home.

Eastern Cape Finance, Economic Development and Tourism MEC Mlungisi Mvoko and his wife, Balise, tested positive last month.

Meth had been appointed to act in his position during his isolation.