Joe Phaahla said the digital vaccine certificate would help those who want to travel.
In addition, the vaccine passports could be used to access entertainment and sporting centres.
It was reported this week that the South African Football Association would allow 2 000 vaccinated fans into the FNB stadium to watch Bafana Bafana play against Ethiopia on Tuesday in a Fifa World Cup qualifier. Phaahla said the vaccine passports would play a key role in allowing more people to access various venues.He said the UK government decision was welcomed to take the country off the red list.
“We were pleased yesterday the UK government has taken our country off the red list, which means easy travel,” said Phaahla, adding that the UK government will also recognise the vaccine passport from South Africa. “Over 13.3 million people have taken vaccines and very few of them have experienced side effects,” Phaahla said.
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