The national police headquarters in Pretoria has closed temporarily after an employee tested positive for Covid-19.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Vish Naidoo confirmed his colleague had tested positive for the coronavirus and other colleagues had been informed.
"All members, who work at the headquarters, were immediately informed on Wednesday that they must not report for work today.
Naidoo said the decontamination of the offices had begun on Thursday morning and would continue until the area had been declared safe for workers to return.
"All members, who might have been in direct or indirect contact with the affected employee, will be screened and tested if necessary.
