Inside Covid-19: Johann Rupert denies jumping queue; what vaccine 'apartheid' means for SA, the world

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As South African billionaire Johann Rupert makes world headlines for getting a vaccine shot in December in Switzerland, we explore how global collaboration to mass vaccinate the world is being jeopardised - at the expense of the developing world. We speak to Theo Murphy, European Council on Foreign Relations, for an overview of the geopolitical dynamics and how these impact on countries like South Africa. This debate is not just about access to vaccines but access to the most potent vaccines, as we hear from our partners at Bloomberg. Also in this episode: another breakthrough in treating Covid-19, vaccine pricing and more from the pandemic news making headlines. - Jackie Cameron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Jan 2021 12PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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