Boris’ hollow promise as travel restrictions between UK and SA continues

A general view of Cape Town International Airport on September 25, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa. Picture: Gallo Images/Ashley Vlotman

One such leader is UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Amid much fanfare at the June G7 summit in Cornwall, Johnson had a one-on-one dialogue with President Cyril Ramaphosa – a meeting seen as strategic and important. “The leaders agreed there is an urgent need to expand vaccine manufacturing capacity around the world and increase access.

The placing of South Africa on the UK “red list” – leading to billions in income being lost by the local tourism industry – is a matter of great concern to government and business. Due to what economists have explained as a consideration for huge trade volumes between the UK and South Africa, Johnson has opened the borders for Indian travellers, although India presents much higher Covid numbers than SA.

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