UCT mulls mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for staff, students
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is considering a mandatory Covid-19 vaccine policy for staff and students.
University spokesperson Elijah Moholola says the issue will be discussed at a senate meeting scheduled for Friday.
“It is expected that senate will debate this complex matter fully. It is ordinarily the case that any final decision on a matter of policy for the university will have to be a decision of the university council.
“The view of the senate, should it support a proposal for vaccinations, and the view of representatives of staff and students, will be put to the UCT council.
“If taken forward, any decision on the proposal will ultimately be made by council as the university’s highest decision-making body. Council will consider the proposal thoroughly before coming to any decision,” says Moholola.
If approved, the university will be the first to make the Covid-19 jabs mandatory.
The Student Representative Council (SRC) and employee union have also begun a survey of the views of students and staff.
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