The four were later joined by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize, and his Deputy Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla. Ramaphosa gave assurances that the jab was safe, as it had been approved by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). President @CyrilRamaphosa joins healthcare workers as they receive the coronavirus vaccination#VaccinesForSouthAfrica #WeChooseVaccinationhttps://t.co/qDaWPERaJR “The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been shown in extensive trials to be safe and efficacious and will protect our healthcare workers from illness and death from Covid-19,” said Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa has also called on leaders in various sectors and parts of the country to lead by example and get inoculated publicly.