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. Evacuation (Gazette 43189 of 31 March 2020). A number of companies, particularly in the mining sector, work 3 shifts, resulting in employees finishing work outside the permitted public transport operating hours. Traveling to and from the Republic is allowed, subject to: 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. All passenger vessels are prohibited from-(i) disembarking any passengers at any South African port;(ii) calling at any of the ports, except for the disembarkation of returning South African crew, South African citizens and holders of permanent residence permits.Signing-off crew of a passenger vessel may -(i) disembark from a passenger vessel at the port of Cape Town and at the port of Durban; and(ii) directly transit to the airport. Gautrain may continue commuter services between-(a) Park Station and Hatfield; and(b) Sandton and OR Tambo International Airport. The easing of the lockdown to Level 4 means increased economic activity in sectors that are permitted to resume operations. the last row will be reserved for isolation of suspected cases. (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). All other cargo vessels must be allowed to dock at sea ports for purposes of cargo works, repairs, replenishing fuel and provisions. Limited domestic air travel for business purposes will be allowed, subject to restrictions on the number of flights per day and authorization based on the reason for travel. OR Tambo and Cape Town International Airports on high alert for coronavirus. But by June, Cape Town’s occupancy had slumped to a … (ii) The crew is not be allowed to disembark. The Cabinet member responsible for transport may, after consultation with the Cabinet members responsible for cooperative governance and traditional affairs, trade, industry and competition, health, justice and correctional services, finance and public enterprises, issue directions relating to health protocols applicable to sea cargo operations and air freight operation. (6) Any marshal who interacts with members of the public in public transport facility should wear a mask. With the country moving to Level 4 and more people returning to work, we have revised the operating hours for all road-based public transport modes. Dis-Chem Pharmacies now offer rapid antigen tests at OR Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. Bus and taxi services -(a) may not carry more than 70% of the licensed capacity for long distance travel; and(b) may carry 100% of the licensed capacity for any trip not regarded as long distance travel in terms of subregulation (1). Prohibition on cruise ships calling at any of the sea ports (Gazette 43163 of 26 March 2020). All international flights are prohibited, except those conducted for-(i) the transportation of fuel, cargo and goods;(ii) humanitarian operations;(iii) the evacuation of a South African national or permanent resident to the Republic;(iv) the repatriation of a foreign national to their country of nationality or permanent residence;(v) medical emergencies in respect of a life-threatening condition;(vi) the movement of staff of diplomatic and international organisations;(vii) the return of a South African national or permanent resident to their place of employment, study or residence, outside theRepublic; or(viii) other categories, as authorised by the Minister of Transport, but excluding international passenger air travel for leisure purposes. The sanitisers used to sanitise all cross- border road transport vehicles must have a minimum of 70% alcohol content. Owners of cross -border road transport facilities must put measures in place to adhere to social distancing to curb the spread of COVID-19. Amended directions on the once-off movement of persons and transportation of goods (Gazette 43320 of 14 May 2020). (1) A public transport sedan is limited to carrying not more than 50% of its permissible passenger carrying capacity. The coronavirus outbreak in South Africa has hit hardest in the Western Cape, home to the city of Cape Town. Cape Town - "Chaotic scenes at Cape Town International Airport where scores of passengers are trying to leave. The windows on both sides of all public transport vehicles must be kept at least 5 cm open. Cape Town has certainly been working hard to rid itself of Covid-19. To this extent, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) shall be directed to issue a Marine Notice to this effect. Tambo International Airport has Covid-19 testing facilities (located landside) as follows: • NHLS testing station located at the Mobile COVID-19 test unit on the lower level of the Airport (Arrivals hall level), in front of the Police station 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. The Cabinet member responsible for transport may, after consultation with the Cabinet members responsible for cooperative governance and traditional affairs, trade, industry and competition, health, justice and correctional services, finance and public enterprises, issue directions relating to health. (1) All international and domestic passenger flights are prohibited irrespective of the risk category of the country of origin except those flights especially authorised by the Minister of Transport for the evacuation of South African Nationals in foreign countries. International arrivals were much lower than initially anticipated for the traditional peak season. No person will be allowed to use any form of cross -border road transport or enter a cross -border road transport facility, building, place or premises if they do not wear a cloth face mask or a homemade item that covers the nose and mouth. Should the traveller display any COVID-19–related symptoms or been in contact with an infected person(s), they will be expected to take a mandatory COVID-19 test. 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. 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. Passenger ships are allowed to call at any South African sea port only for the following purposes:(a) Disembarking returning South African citizens and holders of South African permanent residence permits;(b) replenishing fuel, stores and provisions;(c) medical evacuation; and(d) search and rescue. (b) The evacuation of foreign tourists may be allowed where arrangements, including an arrangement for evacuation by air charter, have been made by the relevant embassy: Provided that a tourist who is escorted to the point of exit may be screened again. A full list of essential personnel will be published. 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. The permit must correspond with Form 1 to these Directions;(ii) indicate the persons who are part of the household who will be required to move; and(iii) have in his or her possession the relevant lease agreements indicating the date of expiry of the old lease or the date of commencement of the new lease, or the proof of purchase of residence and occupation date. (https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-fikile-mbalula-relaxas-hours-public-transport-vehicles-grant-beneficiaries-29-mar), Prohibition to provide cross -border road transport (Gazette 43158 of 26 March 2020). (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. Prohibition of Passenger Vessels visiting South African Sea Ports (Gazette 43211 of 7 April 2020)(1) All passenger vessels are prohibited from disembarking any passengers or crew at any of South African sea ports. 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. South African citizens and holders of permanent residence permits are advised to refrain from making use of international maritime transport or cruise ships. (Gazette 43521 of 12 July 2020). 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. Temporary shelters that meet the necessary hygiene standards will be identified for homeless people. The ban on passenger vessels and cruise liners remains in place, and only vessels bringing in cargo are allowed to call on our ports. Courier Services are permitted to operate in the delivery of any goods permitted for sale in the Level 4 Regulations. (b) The transporation of persons rendering essential or permitted services must be in line with the operating shifts or work time schedules as determined by the responsible head of operations, Manager or Head of Department of an institution or a person with responsible authority within such institution; and(c) The use of transport for food delivery services is permitted.'. 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. CAPE TOWN - Some South African airlines on Monday weighed in on the potential halt of international flights as a more transmissible variant of COVID-19 is being reported by many countries. Commercial seaports and foreign crew changes. Embarkation of cross-border road transport vehicles. (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. All drivers of cross-border transport vehicles must wear a cloth face mask or a homemade item that covers the nose and mouth. 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. The following measures will apply inside the cabin of the aircraft: All aircrafts must be disinfected before entering into service and after each flight; Loading capacity for all airport buses must be limited to 70%. Movement of cargo from our sea-ports to its final destination is allowed. 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. (1) Every person is confined to his or her place of residence from 22H00 until 04H00 daily, except where a person -(a) has been granted permission through directions by the relevant Cabinet member or a permit; or(b) is attending to a security or medical emergency. (See Alert level 1 general regulations), Re-opening of borders (As updated from Gazette 43897 of 11 November 2020). However, as is already the case, we will continue to allow repatriation flights either bringing back South Africans stranded in foreign countries or transporting foreign nationals to their home countries. Gautrain will mark out areas of the station to demarcate where to stand and queue appropriately, based on one passenger per square metre. Passenger ships are allowed to call at any South African sea port only for the following purposes:(a) Disembarking returning South African citizens and holders of South African permanent residence permits;(b) replenishing fuel, stores and provisions;(c) medical evacuation; and(d) search and rescue. rohibition of International and Domestic Flights (Gazette 43189 of 31 March 2020). Airlines must adjust flight times in line with curfew time contemplated in the Regulations and as published from time to time in the Notice to Airmen. (4) (a) The following technical flights are allowed:(i) Medical evacuation flights;(ii) Aircraft in a state of emergency;(iii) Overflights;(iv) Technical landings for refuelling ;(v) Aircraft operations related to humanitarian aid, relief flights and other safety related operations. 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. Delivery Services such as Uber Eats, Mr Delivery and any other similar service are permitted to operate between 09h00 and 19h00 only for delivery of food. Effective from 30 March 2020 until Friday, 3 April 2020, buses and taxis will be permitted to operate from 05:00 until 20:00 in order to cater to the transportation needs of society’s most vulnerable. Cross-border road transport passenger services are permitted to operate from 1 October 2020. (2) During the lockdown period, the following public transport vehicles must not carry more than 70% of their maximum licensed passenger seating capacity as follows:(a) A minibus licensed to carry 10 passengers, is limited to carry a maximum of 7 passengers;(b) a minibus licensed to carry 15 passengers, is limited to carry the maximum of 10 passengers; and(c) a midibus licensed to carry a maximum of 22 passengers, is limited to carry a maximum of 15 passengers. Intra-provincial and inter-provincial travel, including long distaupnce travel, by private vehicles and public transport services are permitted. in -line with all health and border law enforcement protocols. Persons undertaking work responsibilities or performing a service permitted under Alert Level 3, provided they are in possession of the requisite permit. Copyright 2021 Government of South Africa. The Cabinet member responsible for trade. Gazette 43753 of 1 October 2020, as updated with Gazette 43957 of 3 December 2020, Foreign crew changes and prohibition of cruise ships calling at sea ports. (4) Buses and taxis shall be permitted to operate from 05h00 until 20h00 in order to cater the transportation needs of South Africans most vulnerable which is effective from 30 March 2020 until 03 April 2020. On the 26th March 2020, an amendment was made to the Disaster Management Act of South Africa 2002. Use the live flight arrivals information board below to monitor the status in real time of all flight arrivals into Cape Town International Airport (IATA Airport Code - CPT). (7) (a) The following ships are allowed:(í) Cargo working ships;(ii) Passenger vessels allowed only for purposes of disembarking SA crew and returning SA citizens;(iii) Ships calling for refuelling and supplies. The loading and off-loading of cargo in and out of all sea ports is permitted. Long-distance rail services(1) All long- distance rail services, both public and private operations, are permitted. With effect from the date of publication of these Directions [3 December 2020], international passenger flights to and from the Republic shall be 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, South African Authorities reserve the right to verify the authenticity of the presented PCR or COVID-19 test certificates;(b) in the event of the traveller's failure, for whatever reason, to submit a valid test certificate in terms of paragraph (a), as proof of a negative PCR test or a valid COVID-19 negative test status upon arrival in South Africa, the traveller shall be subjected to a compulsory quarantine or undergo COVID-19 testing in line with the National Health Regiments;(c) a passenger is required to wear a face mask at all times, may only remove a face mask during an emergency or when instructed by cabin crew to take it off and must observe social distancing, hand washing and sanitize regularly;(d) a foreign Operator is required to submit procedures that show the level of compliance with South African COVID-19 legislation for approval to the South African Civil Aviation Authority;(e) foreign Air Ambulance Services are permitted to transport COVID-19 positive patients: Provided that they obtain an approval from the Department of Health, obtain a permit issued by the Department of Transport prior to departure, and comply with the Department of Health Protocols and the Air Ambulance Guidelines issued by the Minister;(f)  child under the age of five years may be exempted from wearing a face mask;(g) a passenger who is unable to wear a face mask due to an underlying medical condition, must submit a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner to the Operator prior to departure;(h) light deck crew are required to wear masks for the purpose of embarking and disembarking;(i) cabin crew members are required to wear masks at all times, except when conducting a safety briefing or during an emergency;(j) an "immunity passport", "risk-free certificate" or "passport immunity" in respect of COVID-19 is not acceptable;(k) an Operator shall not board any passenger without a valid negative PCR or a valid COVID-19 negative test certificate;(l) crew members shall, upon arrival in South Africa, be subjected to health protocols as contemplated in Health Directions;(m) an Operator must ensure and follow the following risk mitigation measures for crew members:(i) Conduct risk assessments to ensure that crew members are fit and proper before they undertake their travel duties and mitigate the risk of COVID-19 crew infections; and(ii) ensure that crew members are protected whilst on duty;(n) an Operator is allowed to provide catering on-board 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;(o) a passenger in transit -(i) must be in possession of a negative PCR test certificate or a valid COVID-19 negative test certificate, obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel, from an accredited laboratory;(ii) who displays symptoms of COVID-19 must, upon arrival and under the direction of Port Health-(aa) be taken through primary and secondary screening, including COVID-19 testing, where applicable;(bb) be quarantined, at own cost, if a positive test result is obtained; and(cc) if travelling with family, be quarantined, at own cost, with the whole family;(p) a child or a person with disabilities may be exempted from COVID-19 testing if testing will prove to be a challenge: Provided that Operators must consult local public health authorities to confirm the requirement prior to departure;(q) international scheduled operations and Charter flights carrying passengers are allowed at the following airports:(i) OR Tambo International Airport;(ii) King Shaka International Airport; and(iii) Cape Town International Airport; and(r) Charter Operators conducting cargo and passenger operations to and from the Republic are permitted to operate at the following airports with Ports Health capacity:(i) Bram Fischer International Airport;(ii) Cape Town International Airport;(iii) King Shaka International Airport;(iv) Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport;(v) Lanseria International Airport;(vi) OR Tambo International Airport;(vii) Polokwane Airport;(viii) Port Elizabeth International Airport; and(ix) Upington International Airport. (2) Shosholoza Meyl, Premier Classe, Blue Train and private rail operators, such as Rovos Rail, may resume domestic services. Repatriation of South African Seafarers (Gazette 43211 of 7 April 2020). The transportation of cargo from the sea ports of entry to their final destination is permitted. (1) No person is allowed to stand in a public transport vehicle. "Official ACSA passenger data shows that passenger recovery at the international terminal of the Cape Town International Airport in December 2020 was a mere 19% of December 2019 volumes. T he U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) over the weekend issued new recommendations for international travelers: The agency now says that those who need to travel abroad during the coronavirus pandemic should get tested twice for COVID-19—once before and once after their flight—and should stay home for one week after arrival. (4) South African citizens and permanent residents are advised to refrain from all use of air travel until further notice. (2) Cross -Border freight movement will continue to and from our neighbouring countries. Air Cargo (Gazette 43160 of 26 March 2020 as amended by Gazette 43176 of 27 March 2020). Commuter rail will resume operations gradually on an incremental basis, based on the detailed plans submitted by the passenger rail operators. (3) South African citizens and permanent residents are advised to refrain from use of this form of travel until further notice. Foreign crew changes are permitted at all nine commercial ports. Once the alert level moves to Level 3, limited movement of scheduled domestic flights will be allowed.
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