Due consideration will be given to the mining and agricultural sector to allow limited movement of aircrafts, either to transport essential workers by chartered aircrafts or to spray pesticides on crops. Travellers will also need to provide proof of accommodation address should they need to  self-quarantine at the time of arrival in the country. There will be no immediate resumption of Metrorail commuter services until we have satisfied ourselves that the risk of transmission is manageable on a corridor by corridor basis. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement during a televised address to the nation on Wednesday evening. Movement of persons between provinces is prohibited, except for-. (4) The National Department of Transport will issue a list of approved requests to all relevant stakeholders, upon receipt. (c) Technical landing flights are allowed on condition that no passenger may disembark. An email will be sent to travellers who meet the criteria to enable them to proceed with their travel arrangements. (Gazette 43521 of 12 July 2020). (4) (a) The following technical flights are allowed:(i) Medical evacuation flights;(ii) Aircraft in a state of emergency;(iii) Overflights;(iv) Technical landings for refuelling ;(v) Aircraft operations related to humanitarian aid, relief flights and other safety related operations. (3) South African citizens and permanent residents are advised to refrain from use of this form of travel until further notice. (1) No passengers or crew changes are permitted in the designated ports until further notice. Guided by these considerations, commercial aircraft movement will be allowed from these airports: Domestic passenger flights are permitted from these airports: All aerial work to conduct the following will be permitted from 01 July 2020: (a) agricultural spraying, seeding and dusting;(b) cloud spraying, seeding and dusting;(c) culling;(d) construction;(e) aerial harvesting;(f) aerial patrol, observation and survey;(g) aerial advertisement, including banner towing and other towing of objects;(h) search and rescue;(i) parachuting;(j) aerial recording by photographic or electronic means;(k) fire spotting, control and fighting; and(l) spraying, seeding or dusting other than for agricultural purposes and clouds. (c) the crew must comply with all the travel requirements and health protocols at ports of entry;(d) crew changes may take place at port and off port limits;(e) signing-on crew may directly transit from the airport to board the vessel: Provided that, if a layover is necessary, the crew must be quarantined as per the Port Health Protocol at the employer's costs and the name of the quarantine facility must be specified in the form referred to in paragraph (a); and(f) signing-on and signing-off crew may only in exceptional circumstances be permitted to layover. Gautrain operations will be gradually re-introduced in all rail-based services, covering 8 of their 9 stations. Loading capacity of 50% is equally applicable to these services. Cross-Border road passenger movement remains prohibited. We have therefore revised our timelines in respect of the resumption of the Metrorail commuter service. (4) South African citizens and permanent residents are advised to refrain from all use of air travel until further notice. At Level 5 South Africa would be in the hard lockdown it has come to know, and at Level 1 the only restrictions would be on international travel. “The tourism sector is one of our greatest economic drivers. Operating staff in completion of service, will operate from 5h00 to 12h00  and  15h00  with an appropriate peak hour service. Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu on Friday said of the 9.5 million applications processed in November, over 6.9 million were approved and paid. (2) Passenger vessels will be allowed to call at any of South African sea ports only for the following purposes:(a) Disembarking South African crew;(b) Disembarking returning South African citizens and holders of permanent resident permit;(c) Replenishing fuel, stores and provisions. South Africa has moved to Level 1 lockdown restrictions from 21 September 2020. The definition of essential cargo has been broadened in the Level 4 Regulations published on 29 April 2020. (5) The following Airports should have standby operational staff who will receive aircraft that are in distress. Limited services with strict measures to ensure social distancing and other mitigation measures, will be introduced. Those people are now permitted to travel between 1 May 2020 and 7 May 2020 in line with the COGTA Regulations. (1) Aerial work is permitted. Copyright 2020 Government of South Africa. No public transport is allowed on the road between 20h00 and 05h00. (b) Sanitisation of cargo must be applied to air cargo carried by any South African aircraft coming from medium to high risk countries. The easing of the lockdown to Level 4 means increased economic activity in sectors that are permitted to resume operations. These companies may make use of charter services. (2) The following International Airports have the necessary capacity and will be ready to handle the Charter flights:a) O R Tambob) Lanseriac) King Shakad) Upingtone) Polokwanef) Bram Fischerg) Kruger Mpumalangah) Pilanesbergi) Port Elizabeth; andi) Cape Town, Countries impacted by South Africa's travel restrictions. We have developed a range of toolkits for each level of … (2) Cross -Border freight movement will continue to and from our neighbouring countries. Inside the cabin, full capacity will be allowed. With effect from the date of publication of these Directions [3 December 2020], international passenger flights to and from the Republic shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (a) A traveller must provide a valid negative Polymerase Chain Reaction ( "PCR ") test certificate, obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel from an accredited laboratory and in line with World Health Organization requirements or equivalent local accreditation authority, South African Authorities reserve the right to verify the authenticity of the presented PCR or COVID-19 test certificates;(b) in the event of the traveller's failure, for whatever reason, to submit a valid test certificate in terms of paragraph (a), as proof of a negative PCR test or a valid COVID-19 negative test status upon arrival in South Africa, the traveller shall be subjected to a compulsory quarantine or undergo COVID-19 testing in line with the National Health Regiments;(c) a passenger is required to wear a face mask at all times, may only remove a face mask during an emergency or when instructed by cabin crew to take it off and must observe social distancing, hand washing and sanitize regularly;(d) a foreign Operator is required to submit procedures that show the level of compliance with South African COVID-19 legislation for approval to the South African Civil Aviation Authority;(e) foreign Air Ambulance Services are permitted to transport COVID-19 positive patients: Provided that they obtain an approval from the Department of Health, obtain a permit issued by the Department of Transport prior to departure, and comply with the Department of Health Protocols and the Air Ambulance Guidelines issued by the Minister;(f)  child under the age of five years may be exempted from wearing a face mask;(g) a passenger who is unable to wear a face mask due to an underlying medical condition, must submit a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner to the Operator prior to departure;(h) light deck crew are required to wear masks for the purpose of embarking and disembarking;(i) cabin crew members are required to wear masks at all times, except when conducting a safety briefing or during an emergency;(j) an "immunity passport", "risk-free certificate" or "passport immunity" in respect of COVID-19 is not acceptable;(k) an Operator shall not board any passenger without a valid negative PCR or a valid COVID-19 negative test certificate;(l) crew members shall, upon arrival in South Africa, be subjected to health protocols as contemplated in Health Directions;(m) an Operator must ensure and follow the following risk mitigation measures for crew members:(i) Conduct risk assessments to ensure that crew members are fit and proper before they undertake their travel duties and mitigate the risk of COVID-19 crew infections; and(ii) ensure that crew members are protected whilst on duty;(n) an Operator is allowed to provide catering on-board aircraft: Provided that they take all risk mitigation, health and safety measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, including the provision of pre-packed meals;(o) a passenger in transit -(i) must be in possession of a negative PCR test certificate or a valid COVID-19 negative test certificate, obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel, from an accredited laboratory;(ii) who displays symptoms of COVID-19 must, upon arrival and under the direction of Port Health-(aa) be taken through primary and secondary screening, including COVID-19 testing, where applicable;(bb) be quarantined, at own cost, if a positive test result is obtained; and(cc) if travelling with family, be quarantined, at own cost, with the whole family;(p) a child or a person with disabilities may be exempted from COVID-19 testing if testing will prove to be a challenge: Provided that Operators must consult local public health authorities to confirm the requirement prior to departure;(q) international scheduled operations and Charter flights carrying passengers are allowed at the following airports:(i) OR Tambo International Airport;(ii) King Shaka International Airport; and(iii) Cape Town International Airport; and(r) Charter Operators conducting cargo and passenger operations to and from the Republic are permitted to operate at the following airports with Ports Health capacity:(i) Bram Fischer International Airport;(ii) Cape Town International Airport;(iii) King Shaka International Airport;(iv) Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport;(v) Lanseria International Airport;(vi) OR Tambo International Airport;(vii) Polokwane Airport;(viii) Port Elizabeth International Airport; and(ix) Upington International Airport. (i) Port Elizabeth;(ii) Bram Fischer;(iii) Upington;(iv) Polokwane;(v) Kruger Mpumalanga. While the better-than-expected latest gross domestic product (GDP) figures indicate that more people became employed in the third quarter of 2020, this does not mean that South Africa is out of the woods, says the Department of Employment and Labour. Travellers intending to visit the country will be expected to produce a PCR  (polymerase chain reaction) test that is not older than 72 hours from the time of departure from the country of origin to South Africa. All international flights are prohibited, except those conducted for-(i) the transportation of fuel, cargo and goods;(ii) humanitarian operations;(iii) the evacuation of a South African national or permanent resident to the Republic;(iv) the repatriation of a foreign national to their country of nationality or permanent residence;(v) medical emergencies in respect of a life-threatening condition;(vi) the movement of staff of diplomatic and international organisations;(vii) the return of a South African national or permanent resident to their place of employment, study or residence, outside theRepublic; or(viii) other categories, as authorised by the Minister of Transport, but excluding international passenger air travel for leisure purposes. Travel will be allowed into and out of South Africa for business, leisure, and other travel with effect from 1 October 2020. (https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-fikile-mbalula-relaxas-hours-public-transport-vehicles-grant-beneficiaries-29-mar), Prohibition to provide cross -border road transport (Gazette 43158 of 26 March 2020). All these movements will be subject to approval and permits will be issued on a case by case basis. (b) A person referred to in subparagraph (a) must -(i) obtain a permit to travel across provincial, metropolitan or district boundaries from the head of court or a person designated by him or her, or the station commander of a police station or a person designated by him or her. Vehicle Services Servicing of vehicles of personnel performing emergency services is permitted under Level 4. Mandatory protocols when in a public place. Media are welcome to utilise all stories, pictures and other material on this site as well as from our Facebook and Twitter accounts, at no cost. The accommodation at a quarantine site will be at the traveller’s cost. Evacuation (Gazette 43189 of 31 March 2020). There aren't many restrictions left, with Level 1 originally envisaged to see the return of sit-down restaurants, hair care, and untrammelled shopping. A number of companies, particularly in the mining sector, work 3 shifts, resulting in employees finishing work outside the permitted public transport operating hours. Once the alert level moves to Level 3, limited movement of scheduled domestic flights will be allowed. (3) The private rail operators such as Rovos Rail must cease operation. This will be done through the procurement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and recruitment of volunteers in all district municipalities. Private vehicle are permitted to carry their maximum licensed passenger capacity. Drivers, baggage handlers and ground handlers must be fully equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The following International Airports designated as Ports of Entryhave port health capability and are permitted to handle air cargo:(a) Bram Fischer International Airport;(b) Cape Town International Airport;(c) King Shaka International Airport;(d) Kruger Mpumaianga International Airport;(e) Lanseria International Airport;(f) OR Tambo International Airport;(g) Pilanesberg Airport;(h) Polokwane Airport;(i) Port Elizabeth international Airport; and(j) Upington International Airport. We have concluded that PRASA is not ready to resume with the Metrorail commuter service. (1) No crew changes are permitted in all commercial ports until further notice. ", Prohibition of standing in a public transport vehicle (Gazette 43157, 26 March 2020). Minimum restrictions. The condition for such operation is that public transport vehicles are only permitted to transport persons permitted to travel between Provinces in terms of the Regulations. (b) The transporation of persons rendering essential or permitted services must be in line with the operating shifts or work time schedules as determined by the responsible head of operations, Manager or Head of Department of an institution or a person with responsible authority within such institution; and(c) The use of transport for food delivery services is permitted.'. Limited domestic air travel for business purposes will be allowed, subject to restrictions on the number of flights per day and authorization based on the reason for travel. Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Director-General Phumla Williams has cautioned citizens against relying on untested information about the pandemic and COVID-19 vaccine initiatives. Driving schools will be permitted to resume their activities subject to effective social distancing and sanitizing measures. When we presented Level 4 Directions, we indicated that commuter rail will resume operations gradually on an incremental basis, based on detailed plans submitted by operators. (Statement by Department of Home Affairs). It should however be noted that the wholesale sector has been allowed to return back to service and amongst the sub-sectors allowed to trade is the e-Commerce that includes on-line shopping for items such as personal ICT equipment and other goods. (1) All operators must ensure that public transport vehicles are sanitized before picking up and after dropping off passengers. (e) Recreational aviation is permitted for proficiency flights provided that the flight is authorised by the South African Civil Aviation Authority and remains within the general flying area, airfield or airport boundaries. (4) All other cargo vessels will be allowed into all the sea ports for purposes of cargo works, replenishing fuel and provisions. Prohibition of Passenger Vessels visiting South African Sea Ports (Gazette 43211 of 7 April 2020)(1) All passenger vessels are prohibited from disembarking any passengers or crew at any of South African sea ports. A person - (a) must, when in a public place, wear a … The Cabinet member responsible for transport must, after consultation with the Cabinet members responsible for cooperative governance and traditional affairs, health, police, trade, industry and competition, and justice and correctional services, issue directions for the resumption of different modes of public transport to cater for the gradual return to work of people, in respect of-(a) domestic air travel;(b) rail, bus services, taxi services;(c) e-hailing services; and(d) private vehicles. In the event of a crew member's failure to produce a valid PCR test certificate, this will warrant quarantine, at the crew member's own cost. Should the traveller display any COVID-19–related symptoms or been in contact with an infected person(s), they will be expected to take a mandatory COVID-19 test. Information for South Africans wishing to travel during lockdown. South African citizens and holders of permanent residence permits are advised to refrain from making use of international maritime transport or cruise ships. South Africa will move into Level 1 of lockdown when the rules set out by Cyril Ramaphosa are officially published in the Government Gazette. (b) Medical evacuation flights should not carry passengers except, patients and crew that will upon landing shall be subjected to mandatory quarantine laws as may be applicable. “Despite the critical role of small businesses in the economy and development objectives of South Africa, the Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise (SMME) sector remains vu... An amount of R13.5 billion has been disbursed through the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant to more than six million eligible beneficiaries. (c) Proof of means of travel such as air or bus tickets and the intended date of departure. Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu made this an... Government has gazetted the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill 2020 in an effort to provide an ombud service that will assist small enterprises with legal issues. Alert Level 1. The SADC Protocol on COVID-19 is applicable. Evacuation (Gazette 43211 of 7 April 2020). 2 (a) The movement of persons and goods, where -(i) new lease agreements were entered into before or during the lockdown period: or(ii) the transfer of immovable property occurred before the lockdown period, requires a change in place of residence. Travel to South Africa is allowed if the country of departure has a low rate of COVID-19 infection and transmission. Travel Between Provinces, Metros and Districts. 6) (a) Evacuation of seafarers and passengers on board all ships along the South African coastline will be allowed in terms of Search and Rescue as well as theMerchant Shipping Act, 1957 (Act No. Restrictions on international travel will gradually be eased. Limited domestic air travel also means that flights will only be allowed to depart and land at selected airports in a phased manner as earlier explained. Reopening of Borders & Services during Alert Level 1. (2) General aviation is permitted. There will be no airport service. Shuttle and Chauffeur services will be subject to the same rules as other road-based public transport modes. In the … With regard to international outbound flights-(a) subject to the travel requirements of a country of destination, a passenger must provide the Operator with a valid negative PCR test certificate or a valid COVID-19 negative test certificate from an accredited laboratory certified by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority ( "SAHPRA ") and South African National Accreditation System ( "SANAS ");(b) an Operator is responsible for ensuring that passengers comply with COVID-19 requirements of the country of destination; and(c) Operators must familiarise themselves with the public health measures, including testing requirements, at the destination airport prior to departure. The directions to be issued by the Cabinet member responsible for transport must set out the health protocols that must be adhered to and the steps to be followed for the limitation of the exposure of members of the public using public transport to COVID-19. PRASA will similarly adopt a gradual re-introduction of its services based on its capacity to manage crowds, implement effective social distancing and implement other mitigation measures that include cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, trains and stations. “The easing of restrictions on international travel under level 1 must be done with extreme caution, especially as some countries experience a new surge in infections," said Ramaphosa. (4) All public transport operators must provide disinfection information materials and procedures. General Aviation is permitted for the following purposes:(a) Approved Regional re-positioning flights for all South African and foreign registered aircraft into and from South Africa for return after maintenance and repair, to perform maintenance and repair or to continue with contractual work within South Africa or foreign countries within the region;(b) Exchanging of crew members operating in foreign countries as and when required; and(c) Transporting of aviation technicians, mechanics and engineers internationally for essential support and assistance to aircraft. (2) Cruise ships are prohibited from calling at any of the sea ports except the disembarkation of a returning South African crew and a permanent resident. (2) All small crafts are allowed to call at the designated commercial ports referred to in subdirection (1) for purposes of repairs, stores, provisions, refueling and leisure. 51. (Gazette 43105 of 18 March 2020). (3) South African citizens and permanent residents are advised to refrain from use of this form of travel until further notice.(4). (3) The crew shall be allowed to disembark subject to mandatory quarantine laws as may be applicable. Sanitisation principles currently applicable to public transport vehicles and facilities remain. Level 1: All air travel – including a number of international routes – will get the green light. Operators of vehicles undertaking this service must be identifiable as such for purposes of law enforcement. Where a traveller has not done a COVID-19 test prior to departure, they will be required to remain in mandatory quarantine at their own cost. However, a list of permitted countries will be published based on the latest scientific data. With the increase in the number of people returning to work and learners and students returning to institutions of learning, long distance public transport crossing Provincial, Metropolitan or District boundaries is permitted to operate. (5) All drivers must wear a mask. Sites are also being identified for quarantine and self-isolation for people who cannot self-isolate at home. The loading and off-loading of cargo in and out of all sea ports is permitted. Travellers will only be able to use one of the land border posts that have remained operational during the lockdown or one of the three main airports; King Shaka, OR Tambo or Cape Town International Airport. Embarkation of public transport passengers in the public transport vehicles (Gazette 43157, 26 March 2020). Alert level 1 Alert level 2 Alert level 3 Alert level 4 Alert level 5 Alert level 1. (2) Embarkation and disembarkation of passengers are suspended on all sea ports until further notice unless under the following circumstances: -(a) disembarkation of a returning South African citizen and a permanent resident. South Africa will reopen its international borders on 1 October 2020, under alert level 1 of lockdown. For international travel, government will place restrictions for travel to and from certain countries that have high infection rates. Public Transport (see Gazette 43348 for amendments), (a) Intra-provincial, metropolitan areas and districts public transport is permitted to operate. However, this doesn’t implicitly suggest that the borders will open. (a) A person who needs to travel to his or her new place of residence or business and to transport goods which are limited to household or office furniture and effects. Loading capacity for metered taxis and e-hailing services remains at 50%. This test will be at the traveller’s cost. (b) The circumstances in subparagraph (a) require the once-off movement of persons who are relocating to their new place of residence, as permitted in terms of regulation 16(5): and(c) The transport of goods within the Republic is permitted in terms of regulation 22(1)(f). Provision of improved access to hygiene and disinfection control at cross-border public transport facilities. The National Development Agency (NDA) has set aside R32 million for 200 civil society organisations to stimulate local economic development. Air Cargo (Gazette 43160 of 26 March 2020 as amended by Gazette 43176 of 27 March 2020). All small crafts are allowed to call at the following designated South African commercial ports: (a) Port of Durban;(b) Port of Cape Town; and(c) Port of Richards Bay. PRASA will undertake the compulsory testing of the rolling stock during the Level 4 period and only resume with a limited service once the National Coronavirus Command Council declares the risk-adjustment to Level 3, with the return of the Pienaarspoort line in Tshwane and the Southern line in Cape Town. The availability of port health services will also guide the scheduling of flights. In the next few days, the updated regulations will be published and Ministers have been tasked with ironing out the details through briefings. This is determined by the Risk Adjusted Strategy, which guides the easing of restrictions. It is only when the country’s alert level reaches Level 2, that we will fully open our airspace and allow movement of both domestic and international flights. Signing-on crew must produce a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction ( "PCR ") test certificate or a valid certificate of COVID -19 negative test results, obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel, from an accredited laboratory and in line with World Health Organization requirements at the first South African Port of Entry. The categories of people who will be exempted from this lockdown are the following: health workers in the public and private sectors, emergency personnel, those in security services – such as the police, traffic officers, military medical personnel, soldiers – and other persons necessary for our response to the pandemic. Prohibition on cruise ships calling at any of the sea ports (Gazette 43163 of 26 March 2020). rohibition of International and Domestic Flights (Gazette 43189 of 31 March 2020). Amended directions on the once-off movement of persons and transportation of goods (Gazette 43320 of 14 May 2020). 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