WATCH | Let's discuss it further, says Ramaphosa on mandatory vaccination
President expects task team report on mandatory Covid-19 jabs 'soon'
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for more discussion on mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for people to enter certain public spaces.
“I've left the question open. I've said that I'd like a discussion to ensue in the country. We live in a country where people have a number of strong views, for and against. And my task as a leader is to nudge everyone in the same direction,” he said during a visit to Senegal.
The task team set up to investigate mandatory vaccinations is “meant to be active” and should provide him with a report.
“I've said I need this to happen very quickly, because with the rising wave of infections we need to act quickly so that cabinet can take a decision on the matter.”
Ramaphosa is on a four-nation visit to Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Senegal to foster diplomatic and trade relations.
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