According to the police spokesperson, Mashay Gamieldien, the vaccination of officers in the John Taolo Gaetsewe district against Covid-19 kicked off this morning without many hiccups. 

She says the vaccination site is currently operational at the Kuruman Police Station with members from 15 police stations and 13 units within the district expected to receive their jabs over a period of three days. Gamieldien confirms the vaccination roll-out programme will commence in the ZF Mgcawu district tomorrow with sites opening in Postmasburg and Upington. The Namakwa district will follow next week.

"The Acting District Commander of John Taolo Gaetsewe district, Brig Frances Hender was the first to receive his jab ,followed by the Kuruman Station Commander, Brig Kenneth Baloyi," she said.

Gamieldien says whilst vaccination is voluntary, they are encouraging everyone to get their job.

The vaccination of those in the security cluster including those in the Correction Services countrywide continues.

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