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R100 VOOMA vaccination vouchers up for grabs for first-time 60+ vaccinees
COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to be very effective in the elderly in preventing severe illness and death. It is important to get vaccinated against COVID-19 so that you may be protected in time before the next wave of COVID-19.
As an added incentive for those people 60 years and older who decide to go for their first dose vaccination during November 2021, they will receive a Vooma vaccination voucher valued at R100 via SMS, which they can spend within 30 days at any Shoprite, Checkers or U-Save store. These vouchers will be issued on a first-come-first serve basis. The purpose of vouchers, an initiative of the National Department of Health NDOH), is to ensure that as many people aged 60 and older get vaccinated ahead of the next wave.
The further makes it even easier to be vaccinated: the second installment of the Vooma Vaccination weekend kicks off on 13-14 November. On Saturday there will be 56 sites open across the province and 29 on Sunday. (Sites can be viewed below and will be communicated in local media.)
Vouchers will be issued until the end of November or until vouchers run out, whichever comes first. The NDOH have funding for 260 000 vouchers, which will only be given to people over the age of 60 coming for their first dose (either J&J vaccine or first dose Pfizer). Vouchers will not be issued for the second Pfizer dose.
This is a double win for our clients – as they will receive life-saving vaccination as well as a grocery voucher!
“We are mindful that many people face hardship, which has hampered their ability to come to our vaccination sites since May 2021. For many, the trip to the vaccination site carries numerous expenses, and we want to try and make it as easy as possible for people 60 years and older to get vaccinated. That is why we have launched a number of pop up sites in areas where take-up is low. We also hope that this incentive will encourage our eligible residents to take up the offer to get vaccinated so that we can protect those who are vulnerable and our public system during the next wave,” says Juanita Arendse, the Western Cape vaccination programme and project office lead.
How it will work
Once their vaccination has been administered and captured on the EVDS, they will automatically receive a voucher which will be valid for 30 days.
Following vaccination, the client will receive the voucher via SMS. To redeem the voucher, the client must follow the 2-step process:
- The client must opt-in by responding with an “Yes” SMS to 44040; this SMS is free.
- The client must register in store or via USSD, Watsapp or Mobile app for a free Money Market account with Shoprite (if they do not have one already). The Money Market account ensures that the voucher is traceable in case of the SMS being deleted or lost.
Clients who have been issued a voucher and are experiencing challenges can call the Shoprite toll-free helpline on 0800 010 709. They will assist. Remember, the voucher can only be used once, and only at Shoprite, Checkers or U-Save.
Vooma Weekend vaccination sites
Saturday, 13 November
|
District |
Sub-district |
Site Name |
Operating hours |
|
Cape Winelands |
Breede Valley Municipality |
Eslenpark Sport Ground |
08h30-13h00 |
|
Cape Winelands |
Drakenstein Municipality |
TC Newman CDC |
08h00-12h00 |
|
Cape Winelands |
Langeberg Municipality |
Happy Valley Clinic |
08h00-13h00 |
|
Cape Winelands |
Stellenbosch Municipality |
Van Der Stel Sports Grounds |
08h30-13h00 |
|
Cape Winelands |
Witzenberg Municipality |
Witzenberg Traffic Department |
08h00-13h00 |
|
Cape Winelands |
Drakenstein Municipality |
Saron Clinic |
09h00 – 13h00 |
|
Central Karoo |
Beaufort West Municipality |
Hillside Clinic |
09:00-14:00 outreach with mobile in community |
|
Central Karoo |
Beaufort West Municipality |
Beaufort West CDC |
09:00-14:00 |
|
Central Karoo |
Beaufort West Municipality |
Kwamandlenkosi Clinic |
09:00-14:00 outreach with mobile in community |
|
Central Karoo |
Beaufort West Municipality |
Nieuveldpark Clinic |
09:00-14:00 outreach with mobile in community |
|
Central Karoo |
Beaufort West Municipality |
Rustdene Right to Care Outreach |
09:00-14:00 outreach to community work from Birdstreet Premises |
|
Central Karoo |
Laingsburg Municipality |
ENGEN Laingsburg Right to Care Outreach |
09:00-14:00 outreach to community work from Right to Care Premises |
|
Central Karoo |
Prince Albert Municipality |
Prince Albert Clinic |
09:00-14:00 |
|
Garden Route |
Bitou Municipality |
Plettenberg Bay Clinic |
08:00 - 16:00 |
|
Garden Route |
George Municipality |
Thembalethu CDC |
09:00 - 14:00 |
|
Garden Route |
Hessequa Municipality |
Heidelberg Duivenhoks Hall |
8:00 - 14:00 |
|
Garden Route |
Hessequa Municipality |
Albertinia Theronsville Hall |
8:00 - 14:00 |
|
Garden Route |
Hessequa Municipality |
Riversdale Clinic |
8:00 - 14:00 |
|
Garden Route |
Kannaland Municipality |
Zoar Sports Club |
09:00 - 14:00 |
|
Garden Route |
Mossel Bay Municipality |
Mossel Bay Outreach Mobile |
09:00 - 14:00 |
|
Garden Route |
Oudtshoorn Municipality |
Dysselsdorp Clinic |
08:00 - 15:00 |
|
Overberg |
Overstrand Municipality |
Hermanus CDC |
09h00 - 14h00 |
|
Overberg |
Theewaterskloof Municipality |
Grabouw CHC |
09h00 - 14h00 |
|
West Coast |
Bergrivier |
Piketberg Taxi rank |
09h00 - 14h00 |
|
West Coast |
Cederberg |
Kathy Johnson Hall |
09h00 - 14h00 |
|
West Coast |
Matzikama |
Vredendal North Community Hall |
09h00 - 14h00 |
|
West Coast |
Saldanha Bay |
Louwville Community hall |
09h00 - 14h00 |
|
West Coast |
Saldanha Bay |
Matipatisane |
09h00 - 14h00 |
|
West Coast |
Swartland |
Wesbank Community Hall |
09h00 - 14h00 |
|
Metro |
Western |
Saxon Sea Civic |
08h00-13h00 |
|
Metro |
Western |
Du Noon CHC |
09h00-13h00 |
|
Metro |
Western |
Brooklyn Chest Hospital |
08h00-13h00 |
|
Metro |
Western |
Vanguard CHC |
09h00-13h00 |
|
Metro |
Southern |
DP Marais Hospital |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Southern |
Grassy Park Civic |
08h00-13h00 |
|
Metro |
Southern |
Retreat CHC |
09h00-13h00 |
|
Metro |
Southern |
UCT Community of Hope Vaccination Centre |
09h00-13h00 |
|
Metro |
Khayelitsha |
Site B CHC |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Khayelitsha |
Monwabisi Park Neighbourhood Centre |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Eastern |
Kleinvlei Recreational Hall |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Eastern |
Nomzamo CDC |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Eastern |
Somerset West Town Hall |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Eastern |
Town 2 Clinic |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Eastern |
Bluedowns Shoprite |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Eastern |
Mfuleni Shoprite |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Eastern |
Goal Supermarket Mfuleni |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Tygerberg |
Goodwood Civic |
08h00-12h00 |
|
Metro |
Tygerberg |
Symphony way cdc |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Tygerberg |
Delft Mall |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Tygerberg |
Bellville SouthCDC |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Tygerberg |
Ravensmead CDC |
08h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Northern |
Durbanville Town Hall |
08h00-12h00 |
|
Metro |
Northern |
Bloekombos City Clinic |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Northern |
Wallacedene Clinic |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Klipfontein |
Lingelihle Hostel Hall |
09h00 - 14h00 |
|
Metro |
Mitchells Plain |
Athlone vaccination site of Hope- Drive thru |
09h00 - 14h00 |
|
Metro |
Mitchells Plain |
Westgate Mall-Mitchells Plain |
09h00 - 14h00 |
|
Metro |
Mitchells Plain |
Samora Machel Public Library |
09h00 - 14h00 |
|
Metro |
Mitchells Plain |
Beaconvale Frail care centre |
09h00 - 14h00 |
Sunday, 14 November
|
District |
Sub-district |
Site Name |
Operating hours |
|
Central Karoo |
Beaufort West Municipality |
Hillside Clinic |
09h00-14h00 outreach with mobile in community |
|
Central Karoo |
Beaufort West Municipality |
Beaufort West CDC |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Central Karoo |
Beaufort West Municipality |
Kwamandlenkosi Clinic |
09:00-14:00 outreach with mobile in community |
|
Central Karoo |
Beaufort West Municipality |
Nieuveldpark Clinic |
09:00-14:00 outreach with mobile in community |
|
Central Karoo |
Beaufort West Municipality |
Pleinstreet Right to Care Outreach |
09:00-14:00 outreach to community work from Birdstreet Premises |
|
Central Karoo |
Laingsburg Municipality |
ENGEN Laingsburg Right to Care Outreach |
09:00-14:00 outreach to community work from Right to Care Premises |
|
Central Karoo |
Prince Albert Municipality |
Prince Albert Clinic |
09:00-14:00 |
|
Garden Route |
George Municipality |
Thembalethu CDC |
09:00 - 14:00 |
|
Garden Route |
Hessequa Municipality |
Riversdale Clinic |
8:00 - 14:00 |
|
Garden Route |
Knysna Municipality |
Knysna CDC |
09:00 - 14:00 |
|
Garden Route |
Mossel Bay Municipality |
Mossel Bay Outreach Mobile |
09:00 - 14:00 |
|
Garden Route |
Oudtshoorn Municipality |
Dysselsdorp Clinic |
08:00 - 15:00 |
|
Metro |
Western |
Saxon Sea Civic |
08h00-13h00 |
|
Metro |
Western |
Du Noon CHC |
09h00-12h00 |
|
Metro |
Western |
Maitland CDC |
09h00-12h00 |
|
Metro |
Western |
Brooklyn Chest Hospital |
08h00-13h00 |
|
Metro |
Western |
Vanguard CHC |
09h00-12h00 |
|
Metro |
Southern |
DP Marais Hospital |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Southern |
Grassy Park Civic |
08h00-13h00 |
|
Metro |
Southern |
Retreat CHC |
09h00-12h00 |
|
Metro |
Southern |
UCT Community of Hope Vaccination Centre |
09h00-12h00 |
|
Metro |
Tygerberg |
Symphony way cdc |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Tygerberg |
Delft Mall |
10h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Tygerberg |
Bellville SouthCDC |
09h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Tygerberg |
Ravensmead CDC |
10h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Tygerberg |
Goodwood Civic |
10h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Northern |
Bloekombos City Clinic |
10h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Northern |
Wallacedene Clinic |
10h00-14h00 |
|
Metro |
Mitchells Plain |
Athlone vaccination site of Hope- Drive thru |
09h00 - 14h00 |
|
Metro |
Mitchells Plain |
Phillipi St Paul's Church |
09h00 - 14h00 |
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