28 Feb 2022 | 08:50 AM UTC
South Africa: Authorities maintain domestic COVID-19-related restrictions as of Feb. 28; international entry restrictions remain in place /update 22
South African officials maintain COVID-19-related domestic restrictions as of Feb. 28; international restrictions remain unchanged.
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Authorities in South Africa are maintaining domestic COVID-19-related restrictions as of Feb. 28. The country's response level remains at adjusted Level 1.
Domestic Measures
The following restrictions remain in force under adjusted Level 1:
Gatherings are restricted to 1,000 people indoors and 2,000 people outdoors; up to 50-percent capacity may be used where the venue is too small to accommodate these numbers.
Facemasks are mandatory in all public places, except for persons under the age of six.
Social distancing measures remain in place at schools and education centers.
Hotels may operate at full capacity.
For further information on these and other restrictions, please click here.
Violators are subject to fines and/or may face up to six-month imprisonment.
International Travel Restrictions
OR Tambo (JNB), Cape Town (CPT), King Shaka (DUR), Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP), and Lanseria International (HLA) airports are open for international flights. International land border travel is limited, with only some border crossings open with neighboring states.
Persons entering South Africa must provide a paper copy of a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 72 hours before departure for the country; those failing to do so will be tested on arrival at their own expense. Individuals that test positive are subject to quarantine. Maritime travel is permitted on small passenger craft; however, cruises to the country are likely to resume over the short term. Cargo transport is operating normally.
Authorities could further tighten or ease restrictions within individual jurisdictions based on disease activity.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements, including required in-country quarantine requirements, before travel. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.
Resources
South Africa Health Department
COVID-19 Online Resource
Government of South Africa
