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Travellers entering South Africa will need to produce a negative PCR test, to be presented on arrival and not older than 72 hours from the date of departure from the country of origin.

Beaches and public parks in Kwazulu Natal will be closed on 16, 25, 26 and 31 December 2020 as well as on 1, 2 and 3 January 2021. 

Through this merger, FCBT customers will have full access to the broad range of Corporate Traveller technology, including Your.CT, a travel management platform that was created specifically with the SME customer in mind, and that is backed by the expertise and assistance of dedicated travel experts.

South Africans are permitted to travel freely as mentioned during the ministerial brief on 30 September, however will be required to check the entry requirements of the country they wish to travel to. There are still many entry restrictions and border closures that remain in effect globally. Any returning South African citizens and residents will be subject to entry regulations and protocols and may be required to enter quarantine.

This week saw the launch of a new domestic carrier, Lift, spearheaded by aviation veteran Gidon Novick, as well as the announcement by Comair that both kulula.com and BA Comair would reopen bookings for flights from December.

Travel budgets remain tight for most companies for the foreseeable future. A guide with handy tips on how to curb travel leakage and make intelligent savings on your corporate travel without impacting on the comfort of the traveller was released to help companies navigate budget restraints.

Travellers from the African continent will be permitted entry for business and leisure purposes, however will need to comply with the necessary entry requirements. South Africans are permitted to travel freely as mentioned during the ministerial brief on 30 September, however will be required to check the entry requirements of the country they wish to travel to.

The following entry requirements come into effect as of 1 October: Travellers entering South Africa will need to produce a negative PCR test, to be presented on arrival and not older than 72 hours from the time of departure from the country of origin.

Travellers entering South Africa will need to produce a negative PCR test, to be presented on arrival and not older than 72 hours from the time of departure from the country of origin. The PCR test produced must be from a certified medical practitioner and the name and signature of the practitioner who conducted the test must be visible.

It is essential that travellers have easy access to reliable and up-to-date information on the new, and sure to be fluctuating, travel requirements. Traveller readiness is an essential element in the strategy for businesses to return to travelling.

While Zoom has taught us that meetings can easily be accomplished via video call, it has also highlighted the importance of face-to-face meetings. Often video calls can be very staid and humourless.