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Stranded, travellers, international travel, Department of Health, Vaccination proof, proof of vaccination, COVID-19 jab, COVID-19 vaccines
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Proof of vaccination requirements UPDATED by Health Dept

Switzerland drops all Covid-19 entry requirements
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Welcome back! Switzerland now open to ALL

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SA’s COVID-19 travel rules for kids between five and 12 has a ‘loophole’

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Proof of vaccination requirements UPDATED by Health Dept

Switzerland drops all Covid-19 entry requirements
Travel

Welcome back! Switzerland now open to ALL

COVID-19, SA, travellers, parents, kids, getting back into SA, loophole, Government, Department of Health
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SA’s COVID-19 travel rules for kids between five and 12 has a ‘loophole’

Flights
travel

Sky-high: Flights to and from South Africa more expensive than ever

By Nokuthula Ngcobo23-04-2022 20:26

South Africans looking to travel abroad will have to fork out more money for flights than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hong Kong
Travel

Hong Kong set to resume international flights from nine countries

By AFP21-03-2022 14:45

Hong Kong will be easing some COVID-19 restrictions by resuming international flights from nine countries at the start of April.

New Zealand
Travel

Hugs and tears at the airport as New Zealand relaxes border

By AFP28-02-2022 13:14

The New Zealand government’s slow approach to reopening its borders is now in full swing with overseas-based citizens returning home.

qatar airways face shield
Travel

Qatar Airways: U-turn on visors for SA passengers after ‘racist’ backlash

By Lorne Philpot22-02-2022 18:23

Passengers from South Africa, Mozambique and Zambia no longer have to double-up with face shields when travelling with Qatar Airways.

Australia
Travel

Breaking: Australia re-opens borders to tourists after two-year closure

By AFP21-02-2022 11:16

Australia has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated tourists almost two years after imposing strict COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Vietnam
Travel

Vietnam is set to lift COVID-19 restrictions on international flights

By AFP14-02-2022 14:29

Vietnam’s aviation authority has announced that the country will lift coronavirus restrictions on international flights.

Australia
Travel

For the first time in two years, Australia will reopen borders to tourists

By AFP07-02-2022 09:39

Australia is set to reopen its borders to tourists this month, ending its strict pandemic travel restrictions after almost two years.

Face masks requirements for Lufthansa flights
Travel

Take note: Face mask requirements for Lufthansa flights

By Lorne Philpot17-01-2022 14:42

Passengers flying with Lufthansa Airlines must ensure their face masks meet the airline’s face mask requirements.

Ireland
Travel

Ireland drops COVID-19 testing requirements for vaccinated visitors

By Lorne Philpot11-01-2022 14:25

The Republic of Ireland no longer requires vaccinated visitors to provide evidence of COVID-19 test results when arriving in the country.

European Union
Travel

The European Union takes southern African countries off the no-travel list

By AFP11-01-2022 11:29

Member countries of the European Union have taken southern African countries off its no-travel list after placing restrictions in November.

COVID-19
News

COVID-19 travel: EU implements mandatory booster shots before entry

By Samantha Riddle22-12-2021 10:17

The European Union has now introduced regulations legally compelling tourists to obtain COVID-19 booster shots before entry.

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JUST IN: USA mulls reversing travel ban on South Africa – Joe Biden

By AFP21-12-2021 22:44

The USA may soon lift its travel ban on SA – and other southern African nations – imposed soon after the Omicron variant was first reported.

travel ban Canada
News

Another one! Canada lifts SA travel ban after backlash

By Weekend News Producer18-12-2021 13:06

About damn time! Canada has now joined the UK and ended the travel ban on South Africa. Other countries have been given a clean slate too.

UK COVID ban costs SA billions
Business

COVID – How much did UK’s red list ban cost SA’s tourism industry?

By Samantha Riddle17-12-2021 17:30

At the height of concerns over COVID-19 the UK government placed SA on a travel ban. Now, the tourism industry is counting its losses.

Sable International
Travel

Off the red list at last: Updated entry requirements for the UK

By Lorne Philpot15-12-2021 17:30

After South Africa’s recent removal from the UK’s red list, here are the requirements South Africans must meet to enter the United Kingdom.

Omicron in Uganda: 11 infectio
Africa News

Omicron in Uganda: 11 infections from new COVID-19 variant confirmed

By Agence France-Presse08-12-2021 11:15

Uganda has become the first country in East Africa to confirm the new COVID-19 variant since it was first identified by South African scientists last month.

New York sets private sector v
World News

New York sets private sector vaccine mandate

By Agence France-Presse06-12-2021 22:11

“We in New York City have decided to use a pre-emptive strike to do something bold to stop further growth of Covid […]” Mayor De Blasio said

Trevor Noah omicron
Celeb News

Trevor Noah demands apology after SA ‘wrongfully’ blamed for Omicron

By Marilynn Manuel02-12-2021 10:16

‘We’ll take our apology in free plane tickets & hotel stays,’ wrote Trevor Noah after news that Omicron was apparently already in Europe before its SA detection.

COVID travellers omicron south africa
Travel

‘Complete mayhem’: Travellers jump hoops to leave SA as Omicron hits

By AFP29-11-2021 12:50

Travellers were seen scrambling to secure their flights out of South Africa, which is facing multiple travel bans due to the Omicron variant.

Ramaphosa SA travel rules
News

SA travel: Ramaphosa demands countries lift ‘unscientific’ travel bans

By The South African28-11-2021 21:02

Ramaphosa says banning travel from SA is unscientific. The president has ripped into Western countries who have blocked travel from SA.

MORE countries BAN South Africans amid new variant - here is the list
News

MORE countries BAN South Africans amid new variant – here is the list

By Corné van Zyl26-11-2021 22:40

More countries restricted travel from South Africa on Friday, citing the threat of the new variant. Here is a list of the countries.

Naples nativity scene’s clean
Lifestyle

Naples nativity scene’s clean bill of health: Three Wise Men get COVID passes

By Erene Roux05-11-2021 17:50

Holy health check: The Three Wise Men are complying to the rules of various countries by carrying a health pass or ‘vaccine passport’ to visit the baby Jesus this year.

Emotional scenes at Sydney air
Travel

Emotional scenes at Sydney airport as Australia’s borders reopen [photos]

By AFP01-11-2021 14:01

Normality is seeping back into Australia again as vaccinated travellers make their way back into the country.

COVID-19 tourism: Which Asia-P
Travel

COVID-19 tourism: Which Asia-Pacific countries are reopening borders?

By AFP27-10-2021 10:41

Asia-Pacific countries are opening up their borders again for vaccinated travellers in a bid to revive their tourism industries.

Hong Kong to further tighten C
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Hong Kong to further tighten Covid travel restrictions

By Agence France-Presse26-10-2021 09:07

Hong Kong’s business community has looked on with growing exasperation as rival finance hubs Singapore, Tokyo, London and New York reopen

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