Acts Online
GT Shield

Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)

Notices

Directions on the establishment of a COVID-19 Vaccine Injury No-Fault Compensation Scheme issued in terms of the Act

Chapter lll : Compensation for Vaccine Injury

10. Duration of injury and period of applicable vaccinations

 

10.1 The duration of the injury that may qualify for compensation may be determined as temporary (completely resolves after any length of time) or permanent (injury does not resolve).

 

10.2 No vaccination that was administered prior to 17 May 2021 shall be subject to the Scheme.

 

10.3 No vaccine dose that is procured in terms of an agreement entered into after 5 April 2022 shall be subject to this scheme.