The Chapter 9 body released a statement recently 'warning against imposing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination on employees and students'.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect all aspects of the lives of millions of people across the world, and in South Africa, the pandemic has had a devastating effect on society and the economy.
Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele briefed the nation on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting on 09 December 2021, where he elaborated on the progress that Cabinet was making when it came to mandatory vaccination. The minister also announced that the state capture commission would be handing over its report to the president on 1 January 2022. #CabinetBriefing #COVID19 #StateCapture
It’s understood labour and business see eye-to-eye on this matter and made recommendations to Natjoints, which will be discussed at this week’s National Coronavirus Command Council meeting.
The group has clarified that it is in favour of encouraging vaccinations against the virus. However, it said to force the public to do it would be unconstitutional and divisive.
Fedusa believed the outcomes of these investigations and consultations should strike a balance between public health concerns, constitutional provisions, cultural and religious beliefs and economic recovery.
MTN said it recognised the right of employees with what it terms “clearly defined grounds” to be exempted from the policy and refuse vaccination.
The NCCC could meet as early as Wednesday with President Cyril Ramaphosa stressing that there needed to be a report on the table as he wanted the vaccines mandates matter concluded quickly.
Fedua said that organised labour, along with government and employers, needed to look into the complexities of such a move and investigate the feasibility of restricting unvaccinated individuals from shared spaces and public facilities.
Members of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) marched to the Constitutional Court on 14 October 2021 in protest against the concept of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. #ACDP #Vaccines #Covid19news
