On Friday morning, South Africa’s vaccination certificate, which has been in its testing phase over the past three days, will officially be launched.
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla said in his regular Covid-19 briefing that the system was formally in the first phase, and hoped the certificate would be perceived as a powerful tool to enable citizens to access an array of opportunities.
Some incentives include sports and recreational events gradually opening up, the entertainment sector gaining life, and, importantly, travel and tourism.
Phaahla said he was pleased with the UK removing South Africa from its travel red list on Thursday, and was also excited the region had confirmed it recognised our vaccine certificate.
Bye bye, third wave
Phaahla confirmed on Friday that South Africa had officially exited the “long-drawn” third wave, and has been third wave-free since September 27.
The third wave lasted longer than the previous two waves – close to 110 days. In comparison,…