Here are the new Covid rules and restrictions for South Africa - including mask mandates
As these are not transitional measures, no ‘end date’ has been provided, with the government still considering separate long-term changes under the National Health Act. However, the regulations do give powers to the health minister to lift certain restrictions if he deems they are no longer necessary.The wearing of a face mask is mandatory for every person when in an indoor public place – including public transport.
Unvaccinated but in possession of a valid certificate of a negative Covid-19 which was obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of the gathering,. If the venue is too small to hold the prescribed number of persons observing a distance of at least one metre from each other, then not more than 50% of the capacity of the venue may be used, subject to strict adherence to all health protocols and social distancing measures.Fully vaccinated people must, upon arrival at the land border, produce a valid vaccination certificate; and
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