Category: This World

Pressure on SA government to force vaccine on people

The government is considering limiting access to public facilities to people who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19, and letting the business community to do the same, according to Health Minister Joe Phaahla’s words.   On Tuesday, Phaala told the National Council of Provinces that the government was debating whether or not to make required […]

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COVID Vaccine “Side Effects”: Blood Clotting, Magnetism, Fluorescent Arms and More By Makia Freeman

COVID vaccine side effects continue to show up as truly mysterious and unprecedented phenomena – that is, when these side effects are not death itself. I’ve previously reported on the weird COVID vaccine side effects that started cropping up months ago, including the vaccine’s effect on women’s menstrual cycles, its effect on the unvaccinated, its ability to make people […]

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Push for mandatory Covid-19 vaccines in South Africa: report

The ministerial advisory committee on Covid-19 is discussing the possibility of mandatory Covid-19 vaccines for specific groups of people, the Sunday Times reports. Scientists and health activists told the paper that compulsory vaccination for healthcare workers and other professions who spend time indoors with other people may be necessary. This would allow the country to […]

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What if you refuse a vaccine at work in South Africa?

(Photo by ER Lombard/Gallo Images via Getty Images) Mandatory vaccination policies will need to be carefully considered by South African companies. Employees can refuse to be vaccinated on constitutional or medical grounds. It’s the responsibility of the employer to provide alternatives that ensure the worker remains employed while limiting contact with other colleagues. This includes […]

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You can’t get fired for refusing to Vaccinate

Workers can’t be dismissed for rejecting a Covid-19 vaccine. (Image: Getty) Mandatory vaccine policies may be implemented as vaccines become widely available, but workers can’t be dismissed for refusing to take the jab. But, you’ll have to present a valid reason why you should be excluded from your company’s vaccine drive. There are three main […]

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Mandatory Covid-19 vaccines in South Africa face legal action

Staff Writer18 June 2021 Trade union Solidarity says it will institute legal action against those employers who dismiss employees who choose not to be vaccinated. The warning comes after the Department of Labour published a directive for the introduction of mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations at South African workplaces this week. Solidarity said it has obtained a comprehensive external […]

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Vaccination in the South African workplace

14 Jun 2021 Employment and Labour Minister issues new direction with regard to vaccination in the workplace Employers should find a reasonable resolution that accommodates all parties where employees refuse to be vaccinated for medical and constitutional grounds. This is contained in the new consolidated direction on occupational health and safety measures in certain workplaces […]

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