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News24 reports that Rhodes University students may be required to have themselves vaccinated against Covid-19 before returning to in-person classes after the university council approved a senate recommendation for mandatory vaccinations.
The rule will require evidence of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition for access to the campus in 2022. "Based on an analysis of the law and information drawn from the higher education sector, it was submitted that having assessed risks, Rhodes University has a responsibility to ensure that employees and students are protected and that all the necessary precautionary measures are in place," the council indicated in a statement. The special meeting of the council was convened as the university prepares for the full return of students and staff in 2022. The vaccination requirement will also apply as a registration condition for all students as well as staff, service providers and visitors. A recommendation for an exemption application process and an alternative health status process for those who cannot take the vaccine on medical or other legitimate and justifiable grounds was also approved. Where such applications are successful, the university will consider steps to mitigate risk, including the requirement to produce a negative Covid-19 test result on a weekly basis. This would be at the cost of the student, staff member, visitor or service provider concerned. Sick leave will also be permitted if someone experiences side effects associated with the vaccine.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Nicole McCain at News24
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