South Africa, just like many other middle to low-income countries in the Global South, have had to contend with global forces, besides our own, in order to acquire Covid-19 vaccines. The playing field isn't fair and to cement your place at the negotiating table with multi-national corporations and global superpowers, you need to talk money. While the pandemic has seen devastating loss across the globe, the most concerning is, possibly, the "loss of humanity", according to experts. Both appeared nervous and, with a smirk on his face, Ramaphosa asked what side-effects he might experience. The nurse calmly explained: " Not many…" After talking him through it, she offered him a chair, rolled up his sleeve and sterilised his arm.

Source: News 24 March 11, 2021 06:33 UTC