Cabinet gives green light for land borders to reopen on Monday
Twenty land borders that have been closed for more than a month due to the Covid-19 pandemic will reopen on Monday.
The borders set to reopen include Beitbridge, Maseru Bridge and Lebombo.
The 30 land borders that are currently closed for travel, will remain closed and traveling to and from South Africa is allowed subject to regulations.
"Daily commuters from neighbouring countries who attend or teach at schools in South Africa, and who are allowed entry into and exit from the country are subject to compliance with health protocols relating to screening for Covid-19,” says the department’s spokesperson Lungi Mtshali.
"This includes quarantine or isolation where necessary, wearing of masks, transportation, sanitation and social distancing and all relevant health protocols on safety and prevention of Covid-19.
"International air travel is restricted to OR Tambo International Airport, King Shaka International Airport and Cape Town International Airport.
"All international travellers arriving at these airports must provide a valid certificate of negative Covid-19 test recognised by the World Health Organisation obtained not more than 72 hours before travel.”
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