The first two people who tested positive for Covid-19 in the Northern Cape are a couple from Hartswater who attended the Church Conference in Bloemfontein between March 11 and 13.
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize announced the cases on Monday.
Northern Cape premier Zamani Saul said he appreciated the couple's proactive and open response in getting themselves tested as soon as they became aware of the reported positive patients from the conference.
Saul said the couple self-isolated as soon as their suspicions were raised.
He said they had been visited by the department of health’s rapid response team and were in quarantine at home, where they pose no risk to the community.