Police Minister Bheki Cele says members of the SA police force will, from 5 July, receive their Covid-19 vaccination.

The Minister says the virus has, to date, claimed the lives of 666 police-force members.

Cele says the police will continue to see to it that residents continue to adhere to the adjusted level 4 lockdown regulations.

Access the briefing here.

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#PoliceMinistry During a media briefing by Ministers serving in the #NCC Minister of Police Gen Bheki Cele announces that the vaccination of SAPS members will kick-off on 5 July 2021. #COVID19 SW pic.twitter.com/fs0naszNHm

— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) June 29, 2021

#PoliceMinistry Minister of Police Gen Bheki Cele during media briefing by Ministers serving in the #NCC outlined the vaccine roll-out for #SAPS members and their responsibilities to ensure the compliance of the regulations in the fight against #COVID19.https://t.co/0g1bPZ3znJ pic.twitter.com/5vK6YHCmtl

— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) June 29, 2021