The number of confirmed Mpox cases in South Africa has increased to 22, up from 18.
The Department of Health says the latest case involves a 47-year-old man from Cape Town who travelled to Spain earlier this month.
The man was initially classified as a probable case while awaiting laboratory results from Spanish health authorities. Following confirmation of a positive test, the case was reclassified as laboratory-confirmed and added to the national tally.
The department says three of the additional cases involve German and Norwegian citizens.
Of the 22 confirmed cases, 18 have been recorded in the Western Cape, three in Gauteng and one in KwaZulu-Natal.
All but one of those infected are male, with patients ranging in age from 23 to 50.
Mpox can cause symptoms including fever, headaches, muscle aches, back pain and fatigue. A characteristic symptom is a rash or skin lesions, which may appear on the face, hands, feet and other parts of the body.
The virus is mainly transmitted through close physical contact with an infected person. It can also spread through contact with contaminated materials such as bedding, clothing and towels.
Health authorities are urging people who develop symptoms associated with Mpox to seek medical attention.