South Africa president lobbies Boris Johnson over travel ban

South Africa’s President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa (John Angelillo/Pool Photo via AP)

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he has had discussions with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson aimed at removing South Africa from a travel “red list” that bans visitors to the UK because of Covid-19.

The UK’s restrictions also mean anyone traveling from Britain to South Africa faces a mandatory 10-day quarantine when returning home, even if they are fully vaccinated and test negative for coronavirus.