Business manager gets his jab

CRAIGHALL – Business manager receives the vaccine to help protect himself, his colleagues and his family.

Ashtyn Mackenzie

July 18, 2021

Business manager of Caxton Local Media Joburg North branch, Norman Dawe receives his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the Mall of the South. Photo: Supplied

It’s one small prick for man, one giant leap for the nation.

Receiving any injection can be daunting – even for adults. With so much misconception and misinformation surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine, it can be intimidating for the toughest of folks. Business manager of Caxton Local Media Joburg North branch, Norman Dawe, joined the thousands of brave South Africans who have received ‘the jab’.

Liza Anderson with business manager of Caxton Local Media Joburg North branch, Norman Dawe, and his wife Michelle are pleased to have received the Pfizer vaccine. Photo: Supplied

Dawe is a leader who not only talks the talk but walks the walk. Often seen around his newspaper branch in Craighall, observing that social distancing and adherence to Covid-19 protocols are in place, our boss not only took one for the team, but for the nation as a whole.

He received his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at Mall of the South’s Dis-Chem on July 7. He was delighted at the friendliness and efficiency of the nurses and staff at the site. “It is important for everyone who can get vaccinated to do so as soon as they are able,” said Dawe.

For some though, transport or ability to get to a vaccination site is difficult. “Our newspapers have reported on many community members and businesses who are offering free transport to vaccine sites, so there are options out there for the elderly or those who need support.”

As of July 7, the Department of Health reports a total of 3 819 730 vaccines have now been administered. Recently, on July 5, the SAPS launched its vaccination drive at Orlando Stadium.

Covid-19 registration is now open to citizens 50 years and older. Registration for those 35 and older is set to open July 15.

Six steps to get registered:

• Register on the Electronic Vaccination System (EVDS) at https://vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za

• The welcome screen will tell you what to do next.

• Follow the instructions, put in all the details the system asks you for.

• When you are done, the system will send an SMS to the number you provided

• The SMS will tell you that you are registered.

• When it is your turn to be vaccinated, the system will send you another SMS with a date and the venue for your vaccination.

You can also register, using USSD, simply dial *1234*832*IDnumber#

(if you do not have an ID number, just dial *1234*832# ).

You can also register on WhatsApp, by sending the word REGISTER to 0600 012 3456.