Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)

Notices

Fourteenth Amendment Directions : Temporary measures in respect of Entry into or Exit out of the Republic to prevent the spread of COVID-19

17A. Entry into or Exit from Republic for Emergency Medical Attention for Life-Threatening Condition
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17A.1. A person who wishes to enter into, or exit from, the Republic for emergency medical attention for a life-threatening condition as contemplated in regulation 4(8) of the Regulations, must apply to an immigration officer at a port of entry, which immigration officer must inform the Minister of Home Affairs of the application and obtain approval for the intended travel.

 

17A.2. When a person referred to in paragraph 17A.1 requires assistance with physical movement or care, the person providing assistance must be screened and, where applicable, be subjected to mandatory quarantine.

 

17A.3. An application referred to in paragraph 17A.1 must be supported by—
(a) documentary proof of the applicant's life-threatening condition; and
(b) a copy of the applicant's valid passport.

 

[Direction 17A inserted by section 2 of Notice No. R.518, GG43301, dated 9 May 2020]