SA medical experts have dismissed claims that vaccines cause infertility and erectile dysfunction, and say efficacy has been proven overseas.

WCED head Debbie Schafer encouraged eligible Grade 12 learners to get vaccinated ahead of their final exams, which are less than seven weeks away.

South Africa’s giant finance corporation Sanlam has announced that all staff must be vaccinated – with a few exceptions.

In the latest news in South Africa on Friday 10 September 2021, there are growing calls for the scrapping of SA’s state of disaster.

South Africa is one of five countries participating in the global children’s vaccine trial. The first of 2000 SA children will receive a COVID-19 jab on Friday.

Soft incentives: There are ongoing discussions around practical ways of ‘encouraging’ South Africans to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

You can now choose the date and place of your vaccination appointment on the Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS) system.

In the latest news in South Africa on Friday 27 August 2021, sometimes it feels like every day is a Nando’s advert in Mzansi.

Rapper Sho Madjozi is not a fan of needles but she seemed to think taking the COVID vaccine was a piece of cake! Watch her reaction here.

In the latest news in South Africa on Friday 20 August 2021, as COVID-19 cases spike in some provinces, cabinet has confirmed that Level 3 is here to stay for a while.

In the latest news in South Africa on Thursday 19 August 2021, a recent study has found that White South Africans are most hesitant to get jabs.

Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla said his department were in discussions with cabinet and hoped to extend the national vaccine rollout to people aged 18 and older by the end of the week.

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says the province is looking forward to reaching its next milestone of 67% being vaccinated in the 60+ age group.

South Africa’s favourite breakfast destination, Wimpy, has heeded Government’s call for South Africans to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by giving the nation another good reason to get vaccinated, with the launch of its #CupsforVacs campaign.

Cyril Ramaphosa has announced vaccines will be available for 18 to 34 year olds from 1 September, and anyone eligible can walk in without an appointment.

France has announced that it will grant entry to those from South Africa who are vaccinated – without the need for quarantine or isolation.

The Eastern Cape has recorded 98 cases of COVID-19 infections among health workers who have been inoculated since the vaccination programme started.

The National Department of Health says some of the vaccination sites which have been damaged in the riots, will temporarily close

Health Minister Kubayi-Ngubane has confirmed that people between 35 and 49-years-old able to register for their COVID-19 vaccine this month.

Acting Health Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane says they will start administering the COVID-19 to those aged between 35 and 49 on 1 August

The Vaccination Centre of Hope which was opened yesterday, is said to be one of the largest and most sophisticated vaccination sites in the country.

The withdrawn circular would have seen ministers, deputy ministers, premiers and MECs, as well as their direct staff get vaccinated

“The only source of new coronavirus variants is the body of an infected person. Unvaccinated people are potential variant factories.”

SAPS members will soon get the jab. The vaccination drive will commence in Soweto on Monday 5 July and guess who’s up first?

Can you get vaccinated without an appointment? When do you need medical aid? How much does a vaccine cost? Here is what you need to know plus where to register online.