Reports say that around 325 000 doses of the vaccine landed at OR Tambo International Airport.
Briefly Newstook to Twitter under Dr Mkhize’s post to see what some Saffas are saying.
The country is still in Phase 1 of the Sisonke Vaccination Programme, which involves healthcare workers.
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Phase 1 is expected to conclude on 16 May.
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The first batch of the Pfizer vaccine has landed in South Africa and locals have taken to social media to discuss what this means for the country. Image: Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images and Ivan RomanoSource: Getty Images
Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
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