More land borders to reopen this week Posted on 14 February 2021 Cabinet has decided to open 20 more land borders from Monday. 15 February. The border crossings to Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe have been closed since January, 11 following a spike in COVID-19 in South Africa. The border posts opening include: Credit: Department of Home Affairs In line with the reopening, Department of Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza and Director-General Tommy Makhode will visit the four busiest border posts to check on COVID-19 protocols. The openings follow engagement between South Africa and the bordering countries regarding cooperation to ensure all those entering fall in line. This will help avoid feared super-spreader events at the border. The penalties for attempting to cross the border without meeting the right criteria are also harsher. Motosaledi said those attempting to cross with a fake negative COVID-19 papers will be turned away and banned from entering South Africa for five years. Picture: @TravelsMw/Twitter Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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