Deputy President Mabuza to lead social mobilisation vaccination drive in Mpumalanga

Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on COVID-19 Vaccines, will lead the "Return to Play – It’s in your hands” social mobilisation vaccination tour in Mbombela, Mpumalanga Province.

The campaign is part of the Department of Sports Arts and Culture’s (DSAC) endevour to get more South Africans vaccinated so that stadiums, theatres and concerts are opened for audiences again.

This tour is a follow-up to the national launch of the COVID-19 vaccination social mobilisation campaign on 08 September 2021.

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on COVID-19 vaccines identified Mpumalanga province as one of the provinces with fewer people being vaccinated. Deputy President Mabuza together with members of the IMC have already visited Gauteng and the North West Provinces. 

Date: Friday, 17 September 2021
Time: 10h00
Venue: Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga

Members of the media are therefore invited to join the Government in this initiative, with the objective of creating awareness and eradicating vaccination stigma.

NB: Please note that only accredited individuals will be allowed into the stadium.

The event will also be streamed live from the following Government social media platforms:

•           Facebook: @SportArtsCultureRSA
•           Youtube: @SportArtsCultureRSA
•           Instagram: @SportArtsCultureRSA
•           Twitter:  @SportArtsCultur
•           Twitter: @PresidencyZA
•           Twitter: @GovernmentZA
•           YouTube: GovernmentZA
 
NB: In adherence to COVID-19 regulations, members of the media who will be in attendance are requested to RSVP to Madimetjam@dsac.gov.za or 066 301 4675.  

 
For media enquiries or further clarity, kindly contact:
 
Matshepo Seedat, Media Liaison Officer in the Office of the Deputy President on 082 679 9473 / Matshepo@presidency.gov.za
Mr Mickey Modisane, Head of Communications: DSAC on 082 992 0101 / 012 304 5159 / mickey@dsac.gov.za
Masechaba Khumalo, DSAC Ministerial Spokesperson on 082 858 4415 / MasechabaK@dsac.gov.za  

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria