UCT Compulsory Vaccination Policy Draws Mixed Reactions


Please share this article

Advertisement


The University of Cape Town recently released a statement that its council approved, in principle, a compulsory vaccination policy. The institution becomes the first university to move towards instructed vaccination in order to access its campuses.  


Advertisement
 

The University of Cape Town confirms that the policy adoption of compulsory vaccination was an inclusive process where staff and students were also invited to participate in a survey and the majority agreed in support of a binding vaccination policy. 

The university spokesperson, Elijah Moholola however explains the meaning of the council approving mandatory vaccination in principle. The UCT executive is mandated by the council to put together a team of professionals that will look into the necessary avenues of the proposal, said Moholola. 

The institution's decision to implement the proposal is exclusively limited to the UCT community and members of the public were not consulted. 

The university says two sessions of consultations were held last week which includes staff and students to conduct a survey before the decision was handed to the council. 

Moholola also explained that the survey was not about the numbers, but soliciting a number of diverse views. 

The institution's spokesperson is of the view that mandatory vaccination proposal is a complex matter with the potential to attract different views. 

UCT indicates that the same diverse views have become the building blocks of the council decision in taking the matter forward. 

We have about 74% from staff in favour of the proposal and 60% in students. 

The university's student representative council (SRC) conducted a survey on the policy and received 6 354 submissions from staff and students. 

Around 52.1% supported the policy, 42.2% were opposed to it while others remained undecided. Moholola said the SRC survey was run separately from the institution’s one which gave the majority result of 60% in support of the policy. 

The institution recognises that there is a percentage within their staff and students who is against the mandatory vaccination proposal. 

The council decision requires that individuals must produce proof of vaccination upon accessing institution’s premises, however Moholola said reasons for the unvaccinated pool of the UCT community will be considered. 

He added that the panel will draw guidelines of exceptions in the case of extreme health conditions and other related reasons.

The university executive is promptly required to report back to council by 2 December 2021 about its final position.   

All staff and students from UCT could from January 1, next year be required to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to access campus.
 






Online Shopping Links

Loot - Takealot - Temu - Amazon - Shein





Advertisement


WhatsApp Channel

Sponsored Ad

Advertisement

Advertisement

Google News

Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

Advertisement


Latest SASSA articles

The R370 grant is aimed at assisting unemployed adults living in South Africa. Here's the R370 grant eligibility criteria.. 

Knowing when you social grant will be paid is extremely helpful as it allows for planning. Here's a guide on how to find you Sassa grant payment dates. 

Where to Study


Advertisement m


Other Articles

Pam Golding Properties is one of South Africa’s leading real estate companies, offering job opportunities in different fields such as sales, marketing, administration, and customer service. If you are interested in working for Pam Golding, here is a simple guide to help you apply for a job.


Advertisement


Latest SASSA articles

The R370 grant is aimed at assisting unemployed adults living in South Africa. Here's the R370 grant eligibility criteria.. 

Knowing when you social grant will be paid is extremely helpful as it allows for planning. Here's a guide on how to find you Sassa grant payment dates. 


Advertisement


Careers Advice

Pam Golding Properties is one of South Africa’s leading real estate companies, offering job opportunities in different fields such as sales, marketing, administration, and customer service. If you are interested in working for Pam Golding, here is a simple guide to help you apply for a job.


Advertisement i