Deputy President Mabuza to lead vaccination social mobilisation campaign

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) invites members of the media to the launch of the National Campaign, “Return to Play – it’s in your hands”. Deputy President David Mabuza will lead the campaign launch, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Covid-19 Vaccines, and will be supported by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Mr Nathi Mthethwa and the Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla.

Government opened vaccination to citizens between the ages of 18 and 34 earlier than anticipated, with the objective of ramping up the vaccinations towards reaching population immunity. The Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture will therefore launch a vaccination campaign using its unique position of galvanizing support and voice to the country’s sporting and creative industries.
 
Government is therefore inviting members of the media and selected creative artists inclusive of cultural, creative icons, legends, and practitioners as trusted voices within society to this government event with details as follows: 

Date: Wednesday, 08 September 2021
Time: 10H00 
Venue: First National Bank (FNB) Stadium, Johannesburg 

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

DSAC platforms 

•       Facebook: @SportArtsCultureRSA
•       Youtube: @SportArtsCultureRSA
•       Instagram: @SportArtsCultureRSA
•       Twitter:  @SportArtsCultur

The Presidency platforms

•       Twitter: @GovernmentZA
•       YouTube: GovernmentZA

NB: In adherence to COVID–19 regulations, the Department will appreciate if members of the media who will be attending upcoming launch, kindly RSVP to Madimetjam@dsac.gov.za or 066 301 4675.

For more information and further clarity, kindly contact:

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

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria