already had vaccinated, we will be safe. as this virus spreads fast now across south africa the real problem here is not a lack of vaccines, it's the fact that younger people seem very reluctant to get a jab, which is where these activists come in. trying to persuade the public in a country where so far only a third of adults are fully vaccinated. the guys said they would like to get their vaccination after we had a talk. success. that's a success and we thank them by clapping hands. one small victory, but south africa has a fight on its hands. andrew harding, bbc news, durban. to the uk now — where counting has begun in the old bexley and sidcup by election — with the ruling conservative party hoping to hold the seat left vacant by the death of former cabinet minister james broken—shire. the conservative party is facing a test of its popularity