The playlists are ready, the outfits are being planned and there's talk of practising the right dance moves.
South Africans aged 35-49 are now legible to register for the vaccine and the excitement is spreading.
With Mdu Masilela’s Mazola as one of the theme songs, they have taken to social media to share their excitement about getting the jab against Covid-19.
35-year-olds in the vaccination queue pic.twitter.com/90lWKklHpB
— Sibongile Mafu (@sboshmafu) July 9, 2021
I've fought against bacterial domination
— Thula Sindi (@thulasindi) July 9, 2021
I've fought against viral domination... https://t.co/r2TE8G9db7
They have started planning outfits for the big day and have stopped short of rolling out the red carpet.
Vaccine Day Moodboard… but I get the sense I may need something a lot more off the shoulder for easy access.
— Olwethu Leshabane (@Olwe2Lesh) July 9, 2021
…It’s almost our turn?????? pic.twitter.com/To6h9UeCyn
Government recently announced that 15 July the group can register to get the vaccine and the inoculation will start on 1 August.
If your Shera spoke isiZulu, I’ll see you in August at the vaccination centre. pic.twitter.com/KOlDlCE8XD
— Zamandlovu Ndlovu (@Ms_ZamaNdlovu) July 9, 2021
+35 siyabangena or what? https://t.co/V74IqWYS9T pic.twitter.com/7fh77WsHGt
— Gabi Mbele™ (@TheGabi) July 14, 2021
And if their age mates are a little wary about getting the shot, they have found fun but not so subtle ways to remind them that they are very much eligible. The caption “If you can remember this then go register for the vaccine” followed with a nostalgic picture or video has been trending for days.
If you remember this advert you should be registering to vaccinate ???????? pic.twitter.com/ULHo4NfEvV
— The Mayor of Clownsville?????? (@TsholoChicks) July 14, 2021
If you remember this broadcast on SABC 1. Register tomorrow for Vaccine. ?? pic.twitter.com/ho9kEsy22C
— Pha?huMakwarela (@PhathuMakwarela) July 14, 2021
