Zuko Komisa

The Gauteng Department of Health has escalated its public health response amidst a persistent increase in measles cases across the province.
A total of 181 laboratory-confirmed measles infections have been recorded between 1 January and 13 June 2025.
The majority of these cases are concentrated in the Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni districts.
Specific hotspots have been identified within Tshwane, with Mamelodi reporting 35 cases and Winterveld accounting for 10.
In response, the department has launched aggressive, targeted vaccination campaigns, especially in schools within the hotspot areas.
Inter-facility immunisation is also underway, offering measles-rubella booster doses to all age groups regardless of their prior vaccination history.
Point of View with Phemelo Motene spoke to Surveillance Manager at the Gauteng Health Department, Mashaole Makwela to unpack the government’s intervention.
Listen to the full conversation here:
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