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News24 reports that after months of fighting the Covid-19 vaccine mandate at Rhodes University, an organisation called Makhanda Against Mandates has abandoned its court action.
The organisation, made up of lecturers, parents, and students, took the university to court over the introduction of vaccine mandates for students and staff members. To enter the campus, staff and students are required to show proof of vaccination. According to Rhodes University spokesperson Veliswa Mhlophe, 98% of the university community is so far vaccinated. "With the assistance of internationally recognised scientists, the university confirmed in its court papers that not only do vaccinations reduce the risk of asymptomatic infection, symptomatic infections, severe illness and death, but they also have a marked impact on reducing the risk of transmission of the virus. The applicants did not dispute this in their court papers," Mhlophe indicated, adding that it was unfortunate the institution had had to spend money on legal fees defending its stance. Another organisation that has withdrawn its opposition to vaccines is Free the Children - Save the Nation, although it has not yet explained its decision.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Tebogo Monama at News24
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