As government rolls out Covid-19 vaccination for citizens under the age of 50, Social Development Sector and ECDs were also invited to take a jab this week.
Gauteng Department of Social Development Tshwane Region officials also had their chance. Few of these officials who got vaccinated spoke to the Bulletin and expressed satisfaction despite minor insecurities.
Gezani Manganyi from Mabopane Office (Black Like Me Office), who vaccinated at Mabopane Indoors Sports Centre, expressed delight and said, "I'm happy I have taken this opportunity. I got vaccinated on Monday already and have not experienced any difficulties to date".
Xolelwa Bokvelt, a Statutory Social Worker from Bronkhorspruit / Ekangala Office, said, "At first I was not certain because I was scared. But now after vaccinating today (Wednesday) I'm fine because I have not experienced any side effects".
Mida Machaka, a Social Worker from Ekangala said "I came prepared for the jab however, on Monday I was turned back because my name was not on the list for the day and went back again on Wednesday. I wish to encourage others to take their jab too".
Betty Themane from Ekangala Office said though she was nervous at first because of hear-say but, "I'm glad I have taken a step to protect myself. Get vaccinated, prevention is better than cure".
Richard Boshomane from Desmond Tutu Child and Youth Care Centre, who got vaccinated at the Pretoria North Community Centre said, "I got vaccinated on Monday and have not experience any problems so far".
The department encourages all staff members to use this opportunity and get vaccinated.