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You have a better chance getting Covid in Cornwall than Cape Town – SATSA’s CEO David Frost tells UK government

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The United Kingdom is set to review their 'red list' of countries, which South Africa has been on since December last year - and there is optimism that the gates could be opened soon. Minister of International Relations, Naledi Pandor has lobbied British cabinet ministers and Business Leadership South Africa has sent a letter to Prime Minster Boris Johnson telling him that it was inconceivable that the situation should persist past the summer season and Christmas holiday. SATSA CEO, David Frost told BizNews that they wanted to bring home the message that you have a better chance of getting Covid-19 in Cornwall than in Cape Town. Frost looked at the future of tourism in South Africa and said that the tourism industry should repackage itself as an adventure destination to lure in a younger crowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Sep 2021 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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