Have any airports been closed in South Africa?

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Published: March 23, 2020

In the International Air Services (COVID-19 Restrictions on the movement of air travel) Directions, 2020, all international and domestic passenger flights are prohibited irrespective of the risk category of the country of origin.

The loading and off-loading of air cargo in and out of certain International Airports is permitted.

The following International Airports will be ready to handle air cargo:

O.R. Tambo
King Shaka
Upington
Polokwane
Bram Fischer
Kruger Mpumalanga
Pilanesberg; and
Port Elizabeth

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