On Saturday, 59 888 individuals received their vaccinations, according to the Health Department.
The rest of Africa is reportedly set to miss the vaccination global goal.
SA set a formidable target of reaching herd immunity.
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The aim was to vaccinate 40 million people by the end of 2021.
Deputy President David Mabuza made the announcement while visiting a township in Gauteng.
This was announced by Deputy President David Mabuza while visiting Kagiso township west of Johannesburg.
Approximately 16% of South Africa’s adult populations have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 so far. Images: Sharon Seretlo & Phill MagakoeSource: Getty Images
A report byIOLstated more than 143 million vaccine doses have made their way to Africa.
The cumulative number of people vaccinated is 39 million; this is just 3% of Africa’s population.
Last month, 21 million doses arrived in the connect.
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