(5) The loading and off -loading of cargo in and out of airports is permitted. Travel update: Cathay Pacific delays restart of South African flights Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific has extended the suspension of its … Public Transport (see Gazette 43348 for amendments), (a) Intra-provincial, metropolitan areas and districts public transport is permitted to operate. Travel Between Provinces, Metros and Districts. According to a statement by the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA), September coincides with the state’s peak period for inbound tourism. 2 Reddam Avenue, West Lake 7945, As on 1 June 2020, the Gautrain will resume the airport service. Allow for the once off travel of final year medical students studying at public higher education institutions to travel from their homes to the university campus where they are registered for study during the period 8 -31 May 2020. (1) Despite any permit issued in terms of the Act, no person may provide cross -border Road Passenger transport for the duration of lockdown. Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance: South Africa law mandates access to buildings for persons with disabilities, but these laws are rarely enforced. Check the Mission’s website to review Alerts to U.S. citizens, and register with the U.S. Mission to South Africa to receive new Alerts by email during your travels. In respect of maritime transport, there will be no changes to the Directions regulating the movement of ships. The operators of public transport vehicles must, in manner that is easily accessible or visible to passengers and the general public, provide information on disinfection materials and procedures. 6) (a) During the lock -down period and unless determined by the Minister of Transport, private institutions or companies may make arrangements for the transportation of their workers who are rendering essentials services as listed in Annexure B of Disaster Management Act 2002, Amendment Regulations issues in terms of Section 27 (2) in line with the operating shifts, work time schedules as determined by the responsible head of operations, Manager, Head of the Department or a person with responsible authority within such institution; and(b) The operating shifts or work schedules or time table should be stamped and signed by such person with authority as contemplated in direction 6(6) (a) above. Click here for a … The loading and off-loading of cargo in and out of commercial ports are permitted. Be mindful of sharks when swimming. The City of Cape Town website contains current information on reservoir levels and water restrictions. (3) South African citizens and permanent residents are advised to refrain from use of this form of travel until further notice. Under South African law, all occupants of motor vehicles equipped with seatbelts are required to wear them while the vehicle is in operation. This story is sponsored. A number of companies, particularly in the mining sector, work 3 shifts, resulting in employees finishing work outside the permitted public transport operating hours. (3) The crew shall be allowed to disembark subject to mandatory quarantine laws as may be applicable. TV and postal services. U.S. Mission employees may only use TNCs with a dispatch application that provides vehicle description, license plate number, and the driver’s name, picture, user rating, and the ability to share trip information. From midnight on Thursday 26 March until the end of April all South Africans will have to stay at home. This was revealed by South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa. Faith-Based Travelers: See our following webpages for details: LGBTI Travelers: There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGBTI events in South Africa. Healthcare providers, including ambulances require payment in cash before services are performed. Crime victims have also been targeted in the arrivals hall of OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, followed, and then robbed once they reach their home or hotel. The opening of the Driver's Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) will be staggered once inspection and verification of the state of readiness is done on all of them. 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. 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. International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act (. But travel from a list of more than 50 countries, including the United States, remained off-limits. General and recreational aviation and aerial work, consistent with the applicable COVID-19 Regulations and Directions, are permitted. An Operator conducting an international flight is allowed to provide catering on-board the 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. Recommended Web Browsers: Internet Explorer 11 with compatibility view or Google Chrome. A crew member's failure to adhere to the requirement contemplated in paragraph (a), will warrant quarantine, at the crew member's own cost. Immunizations: Travelers entering South Africa from WHO-designated countries with risk of yellow fever virus (YFV) transmission must present their current and valid International Certificate of Vaccination as approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) (“yellow card”). South African citizens and holders of permanent residence permits are advised to refrain from making use of international maritime transport or cruise ships. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in South Africa. Persons returning to their place of residence from a quarantine or isolation facility; Members of Parliament performing oversight responsibilities. Avoid visiting informal settlement areas unless you are with someone familiar with the area. Cross-border road transport passenger services are not permitted to operate with effect from the date of publication of these directions, except when transporting passengers in line with the provisions of regulation 42(1) and 42(2) of the Regulations. Embarkation and disembarkation of foreign nationals at international airports designated as Ports of Entry (Gazette 43105 of 18 March 2020). (Statement by Department of Home Affairs). Also, visit the websites of South African Tourism and the South African National Roads Agency for more information regarding local transportation trends and laws. These companies may make use of charter services. For additional IPCA-related information, please see the International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act (ICAPRA) report. Prohibition on cruise ships calling at any of the sea ports (Gazette 43163 of 26 March 2020). Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies), North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea). (3) South African citizens and permanent residents are advised to refrain from use of this form of travel until further notice.(4). Both the instructor and the learner must wear face masks at all times. Failure to observe these requirements may result in the traveler being denied entry, detained, deported, and/or deemed inadmissible to enter South Africa in the future. With the gradual resumption of economic activity in certain sectors and permitted movement of freight, we will allow the full resumption of freight rail. Foreign crew may layover at a designated quarantine facility for a period not exceeding seven days, at their own cost, but must, immediately after this period has lapsed, proceed directly to Ports of Entry and comply with South African Immigration requirements and Port Health protocols. In South Africa the equivalent to the “911” emergency line is 10111. (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. Click here for a … (2) Transportation of passengers by buses is prohibited except when the bus is used for purposes of fearing passengers rendering essential services. (a) Signing-on crew must produce, at the first South African Port of Entry, a valid negative Polymerase Chain Reaction ( "PCR ") test certificate or a valid certificate of negative COVID-19 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. 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. Shuttle and Chauffeur services will be subject to the same rules as other road-based public transport modes. (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). (3) Public Transport permitted to ferry essential services workers will operate from 05h00 to 10h00 and from 16h00 to 20h00. These can develop quickly without prior notification and occasionally turn violent, and may include the burning of vehicles, buildings, or tires – which may serve as road blocks; throwing rocks or other objects; or physical attacks. A driver, owner or operator of public transport may not allow any member of the public who is not wearing a face mask, to board or be conveyed in a public transport owned or operated by him or her. All shops and businesses will be closed, except for pharmacies, laboratories, banks, essential financial and payment services, including the JSE, supermarkets, petrol stations and health care providers. South Africans who wish to leave the Republic are permitted to depart only for the following reasons: South Africans wishing to return to the countries where they reside should have the following: (a) A copy of their valid South African passport. Restrictions and rationing of water may become more stringent as the available supply dwindles. Information from government. The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa is located at 3051 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, telephone (202) 232-4400. Civil Unrest: Strikes and demonstrations occur frequently. (4) All other cargo vessels will be allowed into all the sea ports for purposes of cargo works, replenishing fuel and provisions. These are manufactured to the same standard as those used in hospital operating theatres and industrial clean rooms, with the same efficacy of 99.97% in removing viruses. To allow for travelling of operating staff and completion of service, the Gautrain will operate from 05h00 to 12h00 and 15h00 to 20h00 with an appropriate peak hour service.Maintenance staff will be permitted to move in and around the system during curfew-hours (22h00pm – 04h00). You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. (b) in the event of the crew member's failure, for whatever reason, to submit a valid negative test certificate in terms of paragraph (a), upon arrival in South Africa, the crew member shall be required to do an antigen test at his or her own costs;(c) The failure of a crew member to produce a valid negative PCR test certificate or a valid certificate of negative COVID -19 test results will warrant quarantine, at the crew member's or employer's own cost. Local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting the crime. Rail, ocean, air and road transport is permitted for the movement of cargo to and from other countries and within the Republic, subject to national legislation and any directions issued in terms of subregulation (2), for the transportation of goods for export and for import. General aviation [updated 29 January 2021]. (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. The definition of essential cargo has been broadened in the Level 4 Regulations published on 29 April 2020. Student Groups: There have been instances of student groups being robbed while conducting outreach and service visits to township schools. South Africa has lifted stay at home orders, and resumed most transportation options and business operations, but most gatherings remain prohibited under the country’s current lockdown restrictions. 1 Sandton Drive (opposite Sandton City Mall) Shore leave is allowed for Foreign Crew in line with South African Immigration requirements and Port Health protocols. Reconsider travel to South Africa due to COVID-19. (a) Signing-off crews are not required to produce a valid negative PCR test certificate if the vessel has not had crew changes or has not visited a foreign port within 10 days before arrival at a South African sea port. Emergency Services & Roadside Assistance The Emergency services and roadside services for all is allowed. (b) embarkation of a departing foreign national. Daily commuters from neighbouring countries who attend or teach at a school in the Republic, and who are allowed entry into and exit from the Republic, are subject to compliance with protocols relating to-(a) screening for COVID -19 and quarantine or isolation, where necessary;(b) the wearing of a face mask;(c) transportation; and(d) sanitisation and social distancing measures as per the relevant health protocols on safety and prevention of the spread of COVID-19. eHailing and Metred Taxis remain at 50% loading capacity. The Minister of COGTA has published Regulations allowing a once-off special dispensation for persons who were not at their places of residence before the lockdown period and who could not travel between Provinces, Metropolitan and District areas during the lockdown, to return to their homes. Gautrain may continue commuter services between-(a) Park Station and Hatfield; and(b) Sandton and OR Tambo International Airport. At boarding gates, boarding will be staggered and prioritized in terms of the number of passengers to board. Crime can occur anywhere, and U.S. government staff and visitors have been robbed in the immediate vicinity of our diplomatic facilities. The loading and off-loading of cargo in and out of all sea ports is permitted. This service is only be permitted for transportation of people undertaking essential work. On these occasions, student groups coordinated with officials to conduct service visits and upon arrival were held and then robbed by armed perpetrators. Rip tides are common and very dangerous. All international travel will resume subject to-(a) the traveler providing a valid certificate of a negative test which was obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel; and(b) in the event of the traveler's failure to submit a certificate as proof of a negative test, the traveler will be required to quarantine him or herself at his or her own costs. Subscribe to get up-to-date safety and security information and help us reach you in an emergency abroad. (4) The loading and off -loading of cargo in and out of commercial ports is permitted. Operators of vehicles undertaking this service must be identifiable as such for purposes of law enforcement. (1) All long- distance rail services, both public and private, must stop operations for the duration of the lockdown. Traveling to and from the Republic is allowed, subject to subregulations (3). Amended directions on the once-off movement of persons and transportation of goods (Gazette 43320 of 14 May 2020). An Operator may make available self-service complimentary magazines which passengers may pick up as they enter the aircraft, such magazine must not be shared amongst the passengers and if left behind by passengers after each use, must be safely disposed. 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. South Africa is to open its borders to international travellers from the beginning of next month as the country’s coronavirus cases continue to fall. Drivers, baggage handlers and ground handlers must be fully equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The loading and off-loading of air cargo in and out of International Airports, Designated as Ports of Entry, is permitted. South African Sailing must, within 96 hours prior to arrival of a small craft at a designated South African commercial port, submit to the National Department ofTransport a request or application for entry by a small craft to South African commercial ports, which request or application must-(a) be forwarded by electronic mail to mscc@dot.gov.za, with a copy forwarded to Nepfumbadam@dot.gov.za; and(b) contain the following information:(i) The name of the small craft;(ii) registration number of the small craft;(iii) last Port of Call and date of departure;(iv) South African first Port of Call;(v) South African second Port of Call;(vi) estimated date of arrival; and(vii) the total number of sailors on board, including the nationalities of such sailors. Email: ACSJohannesburg@state.gov, U.S. Consulate General Cape Town Loading capacity of 50% is equally applicable to these services. International flights to and from the Republic, as well as domestic flights within the Republic, are permitted in terms of regulation 75, read with regulation 76(2)(a) of the Regulations. All drivers, owners or operators of public transport vehicles may, in addition to a face mask, further wear a face shield. The revised target date is now 1 July 2020, on the following lines: Every person is confined to his or her place of residence from 21H00 until 04H00 daily, except where a person has been granted a permit, which corresponds with Form 2 of Annexure A, to perform a service permitted under Alert Level 3, or is attending to a security or medical emergency. Hazardous areas/activities are identified with appropriate signage and professional staff is typically on hand in support of organized activities. (a) Foreign crew may layover at a designated quarantine facility for a period not exceeding seven days, at their own cost, but must, immediately after this period has lapsed, proceed directly to the nearest Port of Entry and comply with South African immigration requirements and Port Health protocols. If the COVID-19 test comes back positive, the traveller will be subjected to a 10 day quarantine at a designated site. Signing -off crews are not required to produce a valid PCR test certificate if the vessel has not had crew changes or has not visited a foreign port within 10 days before arrival at a South African sea port. Please see our Alerts for up-to-date information. (5) All drivers must wear a mask. Observe park regulations. International passenger flights to and from the Republic are 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. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. 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. 1st Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria does not provide consular services to the public. Further information may be found on the FAA’s safety assessment page. PRASA will continue with the maintenance, servicing and testing of its fleet and further sanitise and disinfect its stations and hubs and, upon completion, must announce the resumption of any other commuter services. Maintenance vehicles will only be permitted to move around the system in these hours only. including the transport of goods to a new place of residence, within the Republic. (a) be forwarded by electronic mail to mscc @dot.gov.za, with a copy forwarded to Nepfumbadam @dot.gov.za; and(b) contain the following information:(i) The name of the small craft;(ii) registration number of the small craft;(iii) last Port of Call and date of departure;(iv) South African first Port of Call;(v) South African second Port of Call;(vi) estimated date of arrival; and(vii) the total number of sailors on board, including the nationalities of such sailors. (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. If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov, click the "cancel" message. Cruise ships are prohibited from calling at any of the South African sea ports, except for the disembarkation of returning-(a) South African crew;(b) South African citizens; or(c) holders of South African permanent residence permits. (b) embarkation of a departing foreign national. This includes minibus-taxis, buses, metered taxis, e-hailing services, charter and shuttle services. Crime: South Africa has a very high level of crime. assist you in reporting a crime to the police, contact relatives or friends with your written consent, explain the local criminal justice process in general terms, help you find accommodation and arrange flights home. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for South Africa … South Africa’s international travel rules released Posted by Imogen Searra on 12 November 2020 Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has released the gazette that details the new updates under Alert Level 1. (d) 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. The resumption of domestic flights will be rolled out in three phases. Such travel is only restricted to: Bus and taxi services may operate under the following conditions:(a) May not carry more than 70% of the licensed capacity for long distance intra-provincial and permitted inter-provincial travel; and(b) may carry 100% of the licensed capacity for any trip not regarded as long distance travel. (i) Port Elizabeth;(ii) Bram Fischer;(iii) Upington;(iv) Polokwane;(v) Kruger Mpumalanga. (3) South African Sailing must, within 96 hours prior to arrival of a small craft at a designated South African commercial port, submit to the National Department of Transport a request or application for entry by a small craft to South African commercial ports, which request or application must-. International air travel is restricted to the following airports-(a) OR Tambo International Airport;(b) King Shaka International Airport; and(c) Cape Town International Airport. (ii) The crew is not be allowed to disembark. Repairs and fitments to vehicles utilized for emergency and essential services is permitted. Loading capacity for minibus-taxis remains at 70% of licensed passengers, with social distancing and other mitigating measures remaining in place. The user should verify the information provided by the company, such as the vehicle make/model, license plate number, and driver’s name/picture, prior to entering the vehicle. O n October 1, South Africa began allowing some international flights to re-enter the country after a strict six-month ban on international travel to combat the spread of COVID-19. Passenger ships for international leisure purposes are prohibited from disembarking any international passengers at any South African sea port. Exercise increased caution in South Africa due to crime, civil unrest, health, and drought. (2) Cross -Border freight movement will continue to and from our neighbouring countries. The five major airports remain open for domestic and international travel – OR Tambo, Cape Town International, King Shaka, Kruger and Lanseria. (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. The five major airports remain open for domestic and international travel – OR Tambo, Cape Town International, King Shaka, Kruger and Lanseria. If traveling with prescription medication, check with the Embassy of South Africa to ensure the medication is legal in South Africa. Courier Services are permitted to operate in the delivery of any goods permitted for sale in the Level 4 Regulations. The following International Airports, designated as Ports of Entry, have Port Health capability and will be ready to handle air cargo:(a) Bram Fischer International Airport;(b) Cape Town International Airport;(c) King Shaka International Airport;(d) Kruger Mpumalanga 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. However, South Africa has a high HIV/AIDS prevalence. We call on the pubic to ensure strict adherence to this requirement by obtaining their own face masks in line with the guidance given by Minister Dlamini-Zuma. Email: ACSJohannesburg@state.gov, U.S. Consulate General Johannesburg 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. Cross-Border road passenger movement remains prohibited. 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. Any marshal or security officer who interacts with members of the public in a cross -border road transport facility must wear a cloth face mask or a homemade item that covers the nose and mouth. All owners of cross-border road transport facilities must, at regular intervals, for the duration of the national state of disaster, sanitise their facilities, and provide adequate sanitisers or other hygiene dispensers for washing of hands and disinfection equipment for users of public transport services. Operating staff in completion of service, will operate from 5h00 to 12h00  and  15h00  with an appropriate peak hour service. (3) Operators must ensure that all public transport vehicles are clean and tidy.
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