This, as the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Thembi Siweya, Dhlomo, Premier Sisi Ntombela, Free State Health MEC Montseng Tsui, and the newly elected Executive Mayor of Mangaung, Mxolisi Siyonzana, had an oversight visit in the province on Tuesday morning. 

Dhlomo showcased his participation during an intergovernmental vaccination rollout programme, led by the Department of Monitoring and Evaluation and the Free State Provincial Government. Dhlomo was encouraged by the turnout of people, that included players and fans of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs who displayed a high level of vaccine acceptance when they vaccinated in their numbers at the Free State stadium. He called for this kind of partnership to be extended to other sporting codes such as soccer and cricket, which can be the starting point for fans to return to stadiums and watch their beloved clubs in action.

“Of course, we are not yet there but this significant milestone by the Free State Government and Cheetahs, will go a long way towards improving the statistics of vaccinations to reach our targets as the country, should it be rolled out across the country, involving other sporting codes like soccer and cricket,” said Dhlomo.

OFM News/Blaine Jones