According to the Free State Social Development Acting Chief Director for Corporate Services, Nelisiwe Ntombela, a total of 15 270 individuals are set to get the jab in the province. In an interview with OFM News, Ntombela confirmed there are 23 vaccination sites across the province that are all functional. She says they have not received any major hiccups since the roll-out of the programme on Monday.

Meanwhile, Minister Lindiwe Zulu confirmed approximately 240 000 Social Development officials across the country are expected to be vaccinated.

OFM News previously reported that a total of 1 427 Social Development officials, 575 Sassa employees, 9 officials across the districts from the National Development Agency, 9 000 individuals from ECDs, and over 3 000 social service professionals are included in the target population.

Ntombela confirmed the vaccination programme continues across all the Free State districts and will fast-track its progress to meet the deadline.

The vaccinations in the Xhariep district kick off today.

OFM News