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Alec Hogg – SA red list “cock up” finally over
South Africa was among the beneficiaries when the British government yesterday slashed its Covid red list from 54 to 7 countries.
Lord Peter Hain referred to it as "more cock-up than conspiracy". The Western Cape government prefers "a baffling diplomatic shambles." What really matters is the UK's effective banning of travel to and from SA is finally over.
As had been telegraphed earlier in the week, SA was indeed among the beneficiaries when the British government yesterday slashed its Covid red list from 54 to 7 countries.
This means on their return home, Brits who travel to SA – and all other African destinations – will no longer be forced to quarantine for 10 days in a government-approved hotel (costing £2 200).
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