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The president addressed the nation on Monday, 1 February.
The final phase will roll out the vaccine to the rest of the country.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that alcohol would be back on sale. Photo credit: @Cyril RamaphosaSource: Facebook
He explained that the country will source Covid-19 vaccines from another source.
Apart from the one million doses which have arrived, another 500 thousand will arrive.
In a matter of weeks, the vaccine will be distributed across the continent.
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South Africa will assist in its closest neighbours in distributing the vaccine.
Ramaphosa thanked MTN for helping to secure Covid-19 vaccines for the African continent.
This requires 67% of the population be vaccinated against Covid-19.
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Ramaphosa explained that the vaccine has undergone extensive testing and has been tested for side effects and efficiency.
He reassured South Africa that the vaccines that the country will receive have been thoroughly tested.
Ramaphosa added that all people living in South Africa will be vaccinated regardless of legal status.
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He pleaded with people to stop spreading fake news about the vaccine.
The number of hospital admissions has also fallen significantly.
Ramaphosa thanked those who were following the lockdown restrictions for containing the spread of the virus and saving lives.
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The curfew would be adjusted to the hours between 11:00 pm and 4:00 am.
Religious gatherings would be permitted within certain parameters depending on numbers and venue capacity.
Ramaphosa called on South Africans to drink responsibly and not force the government to reinstate the lockdown restrictions.
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Mask wearing, hand sanitising and social distancing will remain in place.
Earlier,Briefly.co.zareported thatthe liquor industry is getting ready to start selling alcohol again.
The lockdown alcohol ban is expected to be lifted this week after President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation.
4 525 cases were reported by Dr Zweli Mkhize on Sunday.
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