
Anyone 60 years or older this year can now register to get a Covid-19 vaccine in South Africa. Here’s how.
The South African health department is asking those 60 years or older and who wish to receive a Covid-19 vaccine to register via its online portal.
Everyone who wishes to get a Covid-19 vaccine regardless of whether they have medical aid or not is required to register via the portal.
To register to get a Covid-19 vaccine, you’ll need:
- Your South African identification number or, if you are not a South African, your passport number. Refugees and asylum seekers may use their refugee or asylum identification numbers
- Your medical aid number, if you have one
- The number of a cellphone on which you can receive follow-up SMSes that will direct you to the date, time & location of your vaccine appointment. This could be at a private or public facility, whichever one is closest to your home or work.
After you register, you’ll receive a confirmation SMS.