Business for South Africa says one of the biggest investments South Africans can make in their lives is to get their Covid-19 vaccination as soon as possible.

The organization’s Stavros Nicolaou says vaccination should not only be taken on account of one’s own health but also because you want to protect those around you.

Nicolau says there is sufficient medical and scientific evidence that shows that the vaccines are effective.

Access the full briefing here.

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[Speech] Deputy President David Mabuza at the launch of vaccination social mobilisation campaign.

Read: In unison, they are all calling on everyone to vaccinate….https://t.co/8yGyKuJkes #IChooseVaccination pic.twitter.com/ctazmx3cAb

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) September 8, 2021

A s of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 2 836 773 with 7 338 new cases reported. Today 253 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 84 152 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 2 618 386 with a recovery rate of 92,3% pic.twitter.com/IPb802Iecw

— Department of Health (@HealthZA) September 8, 2021