• News
  • Sport
  • TV
  • Radio
  • Education
  • TV Licences
  • Contact Us
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • SPORT
  • AFRICA
  • WORLD
  • FEATURES
  • OPINION
No Result
View All Result
1
Home South Africa

SAOU urges teachers to take J&J vaccine

21 June 2021, 7:30 AM  |
Horisani Sithole Horisani Sithole |  @SABCNews
The department of education intends to vaccinate over 580 000 school teachers, admin workers and cleaners.

The department of education intends to vaccinate over 580 000 school teachers, admin workers and cleaners.

Image: Reuters

The department of education intends to vaccinate over 580 000 school teachers, admin workers and cleaners.

The South African Teachers’ Union (SAOU) has called on teachers not to be drawn into fake news about the coronavirus vaccine and to register to get vaccinated.

The union says vaccines have been shown to be very safe and are also highly effective against the virus.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced that her department intends to vaccinate over 580 000 school teachers, admin workers and cleaners at public and private schools over the next two weeks starting from Wednesday.

The employees will be vaccinated with the single dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine, said Motshekga.

SAOU President Chris Kloppers says research shows that the vaccine does work.

Kloppers says: “We know that there’s a lot of conspiracy at this stage. We all need to join hands and reach head immunity or otherwise we are going to sit with this problem for years and we can’t afford that…”

“So our plea is to those who hear naysayers, please reconsider your decisions and take your jabs. I’ve already had my jab,” adds Kloppers.

The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) and the National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa (Naptosa) have also welcomed the upcoming vaccination of teachers.

Klopper reacts to basic education’s COVID-19 response plan:

The Educators’ Union of South Africa (EUSA) is, however, not for the idea.

“We categorically reject any vaccine that is still under trial as teachers are not guinea pigs. The
Minister announced a long time ago that her intention is to test waters (with the lives of teachers).
We respond with the highest condemnation possible.

We advise that government considers vaccines from countries that have proven to have successfully dealt with the virus. China and Russia are examples. We further encourage government not to politicise the COVID-19 vaccine procurement as this is not the time to play politics. We trust that the President respond positively,” says the union in a statement.

Motshekga says teachers must be registered with her department in order to get the vaccine.

DBE Minister Angie Motshekga media briefing:

Share article
Tags: Angie MotshekgaSADTUJohnson and JohnsonVaccineSouth African Democratic Teachers Union
Previous Post

Gigaba to continue testifying at State Capture Commission

Next Post

Suspects arrested with cocaine worth R400 mln to appear in court

Related Posts

Gold gavel and block.

Limpopo man accused of murdering seven family members back in court

7 June 2023, 8:28 AM
Flowers with candles in the background

Final send-off for veteran actor Patrick Ndlovu

7 June 2023, 8:09 AM
File Image: SAMWU members hold posters during a strike.

Bus operations suspended due to Samwu strike in Tshwane

7 June 2023, 7:09 AM
[File image] Police tape marks off a crime scene.

Female student stabbed to death at NMU residence

7 June 2023, 6:18 AM
Unisa buiilding in Pretoria.

Unisa concerned about spurious allegations against suspended Registrar Mothata

7 June 2023, 6:00 AM
A robot at an airport

Learners from Worcester to compete at robotics competition in US

6 June 2023, 6:22 PM
Next Post
The suspects will be appearing alongside a fourth suspect who was arrested when the police pulled over a bakkie towing a 12-foot ski boat on the highway with 800 kilograms of cocaine hidden.

Suspects arrested with cocaine worth R400 mln to appear in court

Most Viewed

  • 24hrs
  • Week
  • Month
  • Eastern Cape ActionSA raises eyebrows over qualifications of senior officials
  • Unisa suspends registrar for various breaches of policy
  • Slain teen Palesa Malatji’s family calls for death sentence to be reinstated
  • Orlando Pirates player Thembinkosi Lorch found guilty of assault
  • Limpopo district embroiled in fraudulent travel claims
  • Dr Nandipha’s looks during court appearances under the spotlight
  • Deadline for Zimbabwean Exemption Permits draws near
  • Reserve Bank expected to increase repo rate on Thursday
  • Zimbabwe receives 18 helicopters from Russian Federation
  • Eastern Cape ActionSA raises eyebrows over qualifications of senior officials
  • Orlando Pirates player Thembinkosi Lorch found guilty of assault
  • Construction of softball stadium halted in Limpopo
  • Buses in Tshwane grind to a halt due to strike by SAMWU workers
  • Zwane expected to remain Chiefs coach despite dismal season
  • Female student stabbed to death at NMU residence

LATEST

South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
  • Politics

Logistics being sorted out for Africa’s Peace Initiative to Ukraine-Russia: Pandor


Gold gavel and block.
  • South Africa

Limpopo man accused of murdering seven family members back in court


Flowers with candles in the background
  • South Africa

Final send-off for veteran actor Patrick Ndlovu


File Image: SAMWU members hold posters during a strike.
  • South Africa

Bus operations suspended due to Samwu strike in Tshwane


The inaugural LIV Golf Invitational - Centurion Club, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Britain - June 10, 2022 England's Sam Horsfield of the Majesticks team in action during the second round REUTERS
  • Sport
  • Golf

PGA Tour reaches surprise merger deal with Saudis, LIV Golf


FILE PHOTO: Representations of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on a screen showing binary codes are seen through a magnifying glass in this illustration picture taken September 27, 2021. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo
  • Business

Asia stocks hold up, China gives up some gains after weak trade data


Weather

  • About the SABC
  • Contact Us
  • Jobs
  • Advertise
  • Disclaimer
  • Site Map

SABC © 2023

No Result
View All Result
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • SPORT
  • AFRICA
  • WORLD
  • FEATURES
  • OPINION

© 2023

Previous Gigaba to continue testifying at State Capture Commission
Next Suspects arrested with cocaine worth R400 mln to appear in court