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Have we learnt nothing in the past 20 months? Travel bans do not work! Thank you Shabir Madhi

A privilege to have this important, decisive and swift engagement with Lindiwe Sisulu. We are grateful Minister for your support and for being afforded the opportunity to collaborate with your department not just in times of crisis but beyond. #SouthAfricaisTravelReady

Sense prevails... Sadly for some it may be too late but finally confirmation that the UK will remove 11 countries from its Red List from 4am (GMT) 15 December #SouthAfricaisTravelReady 👇

The UK has removed South Africa and 10 other countries from its "red list" of travel restrictions. The countries were put on the red list in late November as a precaution after the Omicron variant was identified by scientists in SA. | fin__24 news24.com/fin24/economy/…

"It is welcome news. It will go a long way in restoring the recovery of #tourism." Says Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa CEO TBCSA discussing the #UK's removal of #SouthAfrica from its travel red list. "Almost $400 million US dollars could have been lost because of this red listing."

Finally, what we've been waiting for: age-controlled data on Omicron severity, courtesy SA health ministry. Across all ages, deaths among hospitalized pts are 2/3 lower in Omicron wave. If more mild cases are admitted, this # goes down, but doesn't seem likely that's the reason

Ongoing travel bans could cost SA R25 billion and more than 200,000 jobs, says tourism group businessinsider.co.za/europe-travel-…

Quick to lock SA down... let's hope the realisation that the ban serves "no further purpose" will fuel as quick a reaction to lift it US Embassy SA #southafricaistravelready via @lukedanmaddog Business Insider SA🇿🇦 businessinsider.co.za/us-travel-ban-…

Another exciting addition to Rosebank's hospitality scene😃 voco hotels by IHG opens in Feb 2022. #rosebank #rosebankjoburg iol.co.za/travel/south-a…

MRU appears to fear that by opening to SA it will fall out of favour with France, which incidentally has only 3 countries on a 'scarlet red' list - SA, eSwatini and Lesotho. This while numbers in France exceeded 200,000... Marc Mendelson Gillian Saunders🇿🇦 DIRCO South Africa #potkettleblack

High infection rates in over 50 countries mean you're as likely to catch the Omicron variant in Port Louis, Berlin, Brussels or Paris as you are in Johannesburg or Cape Town. Travel bans are redundant. ASATA4ME via Suthentira Govender Times LIVE timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/l…

Happy Day! Finally, the French have lifted South Africa from their ludicrous 'scarlet red' list which had only 3 countries on it, including eSwatini and Lesotho. Tick Tock Government of Mauritius #travelban #redlist

Let 2022 be the year we get more intentional about the content we create. Let’s focus on the targeted content that shows those niched audiences we know them; we care about what they care about, and we value their precious time. Bizcom Tourism #BizTrends2022 bizcommunity.com/Article/196/73…

South Africa's #SARSCoV2 PCR cycle thresholds turning nicely now, led by Gauteng but also now in all provinces. Great data from Lesley Scott, Wendy Stevens and the entire data team! 🇿🇦 really does have fantastic surveillance capabilities 👏👏👏

SA govt takes a more "pragmatic approach" reflecting acceptance that we need to "live with the virus cognisant of the detrimental indirect effects that restrictions have been having" via @conversationedu theconversation.com/south-africa-h…

ELEPHANTS: A herd of bull elephants who have trekked over 700km from Mozambique to South Africa have made their way to the #KrugerNationalPark and authorities are now working to get the elephants into the reserve #Elephants #SouthAfrica getaway.co.za/travel-news/ro…

We've seen this movie before #callitbyitsname

A passionate plea from Oupa Pilane of SATSA, calling on Govt to remove the #redtape around tourism vehicle licencing. With Covid regulations repealed, this obstacle should be lifted with immediate effect so we can get back to work! #nptr #tourism The Presidency 🇿🇦

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