A KwaZulu-Natal doctor has become the first medical practitioner to die of the H1N1 virus, the SABC reported.

Dr Irshad Moola of KwaDukuza, north of Durban died at a private hospital after a brief illness.

His father Farouk Moola said his son had flu-like symptoms and was admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties.

The health department has confirmed that his death was as a result of the virus.

The virus has claimed the lives of more than 30 people in South Africa.

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