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Can South African employers impose mandatory COVID19 vaccination policies

Employment Law Director Imraan Mahomed joined eNews Channel Africa's Live at Lunchtime with Jeremy Maggs to discuss whether South African employers can impose mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies as a pre-requisite to return to work or as a precondition for employment.

11 Jan 2021 4:28 Minutes TV interview

Employment Law Director Imraan Mahomed joined eNews Channel Africa's Live at Lunchtime with Jeremy Maggs to discuss whether South African employers can impose mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies as a pre-requisite to return to work or as a precondition for employment.

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