Only 7% of the South African population has so far been fully vaccinated and the number of people in the centers, which was high when vaccination opened for over 35s in early August, is now declining. To support vaccine work, private incentives have emerged, where some companies do not hesitate to offer their vaccinated customers benefits.
as reported from Johannesburg, Claire Bargelès
Free coffee in a restaurant chain or 10% discount once a week in all supermarkets. In South Africa, vaccinated clients are ashamed, just like Aphia: “I actually went home on purpose to get my vaccination card and take advantage of these 10%. I think it’s a good idea to motivate people to go for the vaccine. If it can help stop the spread of the virus, why not. ”
Michelle Kemp is in charge of communications for the Game store chain that started this operation: “Of course, everyone is free to choose, but we just want to show our gratitude to those who went out and went to get vaccinated. . There is this expression that says that a spoonful of sugar helps to push birth control pills. So I hope that if we thank the clients who have been vaccinated, it can encourage others. And we believe that all of this can help us get back to a more normal life. ”
Find original ideas The carrot, rather than the stick. But it will not work for Mickael, still very hesitant: “I am quite skeptical of the vaccine. And the fact that we need to be encouraged to receive it is also a reason for me to doubt a little. I will wait and see how it develops before I vaccinate myself. ”
Johannesburg Mayor Jolidee Matongo says he is working on other original ideas to reward vaccination.
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