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RRISK ADJUSTED NATIONAL LOCKDOWN
Implications of risk adjusted lockdown level one for the tourism industry
The National Coronavirus Command Council has announced that the whole country will move to Level 1 of the Risk Adjusted Strategy from 21 September 2020.
This means that all domestic interprovincial travel will continue for business and leisure purposes. International travel movement will open from 01 October 2020 subject to further regulations and conditions.
Domestic flights for business and leisure purposes are available from all commercial airports in South Africa.
All hotels and accommodation establishments are allowed to operate within the stipulated legislation.
Restaurants, take-aways, and food establishments will continue to be open for delivery and collection of food. Sit-down meals are allowed with strict adherence to all health protocols and social distancing measures. All restaurants must adhere to the curfew of 00:00. Alcohol sales is permitted in line with stipulated legislation
Professional services such as tourist guides, tour operators, travel agents and tourism information officers including training of nature guides and other related services can continue in their current environments.
All restaurants, fast food outlets and coffee shops; hotels, lodges, bed and breakfast, time share facilities, resorts and guest house, conference and meeting venues including casinos will provide detailed training for their staff and inform staff of their responsibility to advise the employer if they are tested positive for Covid-19 or have been in contact with someone who is Covid-19 positive.
Click here for a copy of the Government Gazette dated 17 September 2020
- What domestic travel is allowed under Level 1 of the risk adjusted strategy?
- What establishments are allowed to operate?
- What health and safety protocols must establishments put in place?
- When will South Africa open its borders for international travel?
- Are land borders open?
- What are the entrance requirements for international visitors coming into South Africa?
- What are the regulations around Gatherings?
What domestic travel is allowed under Level 1 of the risk adjusted strategy?
What establishments are allowed to operate?
What health and safety protocols must establishments put in place?
When will South Africa open its borders for international travel?
Are land borders open?
What are the entrance requirements for international visitors coming into South Africa?
What are the regulations around Gatherings?
UUPDATE: 24 March 2020
Please click here to view the Situational Analysis for 24 March 2020
UPDATE: 23 March 2020
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UPDATE: 21 March 2020
Please click here to view the DOH Statement Latest confirmed cases for 21 March 2020
PPublic Hotline
Travellers who develop symptoms of respiratory illness (cough, fever and shortness of breath) after travel to countries where the Coronavirus is prevalent, must seek medical care early and share their travel history with their healthcare providers.
For more information travellers with symptoms can contact the Public Hotline:
0800 029 999
Weekdays, 08h00 to 16h00
Official WhatsApp Help Services
Send HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp.
Or share this link: https://wa.me/27600123456?text=Hi
DAILY UPDATE: 19 March 2020
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