South African High Commission

Health Minister, Dr Zwelini Mkhize, says 20 vaccination centres have been identified across nine provinces where 80 000 health care workers will be vaccinated over the next two weeks.

It is a story of solidarity and compassion. Of a nation that has stood together to confront COVID-19 in ways not seen since the early days of our democracy.

Speaking during her opening remarks as the chairperson of the African Union (AU) Executive Council, Minister Pandor said the most important public health measure to prevent COVID-19 is a vaccine.

President Ramaphosa, who currently chairs the African Union, said African countries wanted access to vaccines as quickly as other nations.

Programme Director, Mr Martin Mahosi,Minister of Tourism, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane,Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni,Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mr Fish Mahlalela,Chair of the Board of SA Tourism, Mr

In a statement, the Presidency said the vaccines will be supplied by Pfizer, AstraZeneca (through an independent licensee, Serum Institute of India) and Johnson & Johnson.