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South Africa takes 'huge step' towards tourism recovery

Government
James Chapple
13 November 2020

South Africa has taken a "huge step in the right direction" towards restoring tourism from the UK and Ireland, two of its key source markets, the head of the country’s UK and Ireland tourism authority has said.

The prediction comes due to the growth in direct flight capacity from London airports (Credit: Aaron Yun / Unsplash)

Earlier this week, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa announced the country would reopen its borders to visitors from all countries with almost immediate effect.


Visitors will be required to present evidence of a negative Covid certificate from a test taken within 72 hours of departure, and to adhere to all local Covid health protocols.