S. Africa president lobbies British PM over travel ban
ABC News
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he has had discussions with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson aimed at removing South Africa from a travel “red list” that bans visitors to the U.K. because of COVID-19
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Thursday he has had discussions with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson aimed at removing South Africa from a travel “red list” that bans visitors to the U.K. because of COVID-19.
The U.K.'s restrictions also mean anyone traveling from Britain to South Africa face a mandatory 10-day quarantine when returning home to Britain, even if they are fully vaccinated and test negative for the coronavirus.
Ramaphosa said he “put South Africa's case” to Johnson, “which he understood very well.”
“We hope for a positive outcome when the subject comes up for review in the coming days by their scientists,” Ramaphosa said.
