Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has acknowledged that the country will probably not meet its target of vaccinating 40 million South Africans this year, but that there may be some spill-over into 2022.

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He says the department stands ready to assist regions where delays may emerge.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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