Economic Sector Support: Tourism Safety - Minister Maynier Tourism Industry Omicron Briefing

OMICRON VARIANT INDUSTRY BRIEFING WITH MEC DAVID MAYNIER ON 30 NOVEMBER 2021

On Sunday, 28 November 2021, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on the new variant of the coronavirus identified by scientists in South Africa. The World Health Organisation (WHO) named it Omicron and declared it a ‘variant of concern’.

In light of the developments regarding the re-imposition of international travel restrictions on South Africa, MEC David Maynier briefed the Tourism Industry on Tuesday, 30 November 2021.

Click here to view the webinar

Presentations

Vaccination Data as of 30 November 2021 - Presentation by Dr. Melvin Moodley (Director: Health Intelligence – Western Cape Government Health)

Cape Town Air Access Airline Flight Schedule Update – Presentation by Mr. Paul Van den Brink (Project Manager: Cape Town Air Access - Wesgro)

Related Links

Traveller FAQs - Access to updated flight schedules.

Safe travels - Access to the safe travels website.

Tourism Safety

The Tourism Safety unit within the Department of Economic Development and Tourism provides the following support to tourists:

• Medical/emotional trauma, visiting hospitals

• Advise on short-term temporary accommodation

• Help with basic necessities, where possible

• Help with contacting family or friends

• Facilitate counseling

• Advise on short-term transport arrangements

• Contact embassies and consulates in case of lost passports and visas

What we don't offer:

• Financial assistance

• Replace lost item 

• Provide medical attention

• Compensate for loss

• Offer legal advise

General safety advice and assistance

If you are feeling unwell or experiencing coronavirus symptoms please contact:

• Western Cape coronavirus hotline: 021 928 4102/ 080 928 4102 (toll free)
• National coronavirus hotline: 0800 029 999
• WhatsApp "Hi" to 0600 123 456
• Email: doh.dismed@westerncape.gov.za