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Here is everything you need to know about the updated regulations for SA’s adjusted level 1 lockdown, including changes for schools and travel.
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The government has recently gazetted updated regulations for South Africa’s adjusted level 1 lockdown, including changes for schools and travel.
The changes include the relaxation of restrictions for air travel.
Negative Covid-19 tests are not yet a requirement for domestic travel. The department has withdrawn and republished the gazette, correcting the error.
Negative Covid-19 tests are not yet a requirement for domestic travel. The department has withdrawn and republished the gazette, correcting the error.
An airline operator can provide pre-packaged catering onboard the aircraft but must take all Covid-19 health measures into account.
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An airline operator may make complimentary magazines available, which passengers must pick up when entering the aircraft. Passengers are not allowed to share these magazines.
A traveler must provide a valid certificate with a negative Covid-19 test outcome, recognised by the World Health Organisation or equivalent local accredited authority, obtained no more than 72 hours before the date of travel.
South African authorities reserve the right to verify the authenticity of the presented certificate.
International scheduled operations and charter flights carrying passengers are allowed at the following airports:
Long-haul flight departures and landings at the airports listed above are permitted during the hours of the curfew. However, passengers are required to present a valid boarding pass if stopped by law enforcement.”
Spectators at school sports, arts, and culture have also been given the go-ahead.
According to the recently published amendments, the following activities may resume with spectators:
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It was clear that the following health and safety measures must be adhered to when resuming events or activities contemplated in this direction:
According to the amendments, the principal of a school or an organiser of a venue, hosting an event or activity contemplated in this direction, who fails to comply, is liable to a fine or imprisonment.
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