Sani Pass, a land border that connects South Africa and Lesotho, has reopened.
The pass is an extremely popular 4×4 destination.
Tight turns on Sani Pass become a little more challenging when there’s snow. Picture: Evan Haussmann/ Getaway Gallery
The border reopened on Thursday, October 22 following an announcement made by Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma in an update on the disaster management regulations.
In the update, Dlamini-Zuma said that the 18 land borders which were previously only partially operational will now be made fully operational.
The 35 land borders which were fully closed will remain so excluding Sani Pass.
Minister Naledi Pandor said in a media briefing earlier in October that ports and borders would be reopened in accordance with World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines pertaining to public health.
‘The gradual reopening of borders and ports of entry informed by a cautious approach means that a limited number of ports of entry will be opened.
‘By reopening these selected ports of entry and borders, we will be guided by the epidemiological and transmission rate both in SA and travelers’ countries of origin,’ said Pandor according to TimesLive.
