ActionSA Welcomes Ramaphosa’s Non-Imposition of Further Restrictions
29 November 2021
Note to Editors: A soundbite by Herman Mashaba, ActionSA President, is available here. Please click the link to download the content
ActionSA notes and applauds President Cyril Ramaphosa for not imposing further draconian restrictions on South Africans and our already battered economy. We further note that, in his remarks when he addressed the nation last night, the President indicated the start of “conversations” about possibly mandating vaccination.
We encourage Ramaphosa to invest heavily on public health education on the safety, efficacy, and benefits of vaccination. It is a proven scientific fact that people who are vaccinated are at reduced risk of serious illness in the event they contract the coronavirus.
Whilst vaccine hesitancy is a real challenge, there are actors who are very invested in spreading misinformation about vaccination. Ensuring that South Africans are adequately educated would empower them to make an informed choice for themselves and their loved ones.