Soon mandatory vaccines will be a reality in South Africa – we take a look at what countries around the world are doing

It's easily the most contentious topic of recent months and has divided families, cancelled friendships and caused heated discussions on social media.

But governments around the world are increasingly stepping up to take the issue of whether to get the Covid-19 jab or not out of the hands of the people.

Policies that make vaccines either compulsory or mandatory are being signed into law in several countries and our government is considering a mandate too.