<strong>Uncertain times: </strong>With summer season in full swing, South Africans have been cautiously letting the sunshine in as the country battles its second wave of Covid-19.
Uncertain times: With summer season in full swing, South Africans have been cautiously letting the sunshine in as the country battles its second wave of Covid-19.
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<strong>Flights ban: </strong>Although South Africa opened its borders to international travelers in October, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2021%2F01%2F11%2Fafrica%2Fsouth-africa-covid-restrictions-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">a new variant of Covid-19</a> has since prompted nations to suspend flights in and out of the country.
Flights ban: Although South Africa opened its borders to international travelers in October, a new variant of Covid-19 has since prompted nations to suspend flights in and out of the country.
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<strong>City escape:</strong> The only people currently arriving are South Africans living abroad who have taken the risk to return home.
City escape: The only people currently arriving are South Africans living abroad who have taken the risk to return home.
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<strong>Uncertain times:</strong> "This year feels very muted," South African Lara Kerswill tells CNN. "Things have to be pre-arranged and pre-checked to make sure everyone is healthy and comfortable."
Uncertain times: "This year feels very muted," South African Lara Kerswill tells CNN. "Things have to be pre-arranged and pre-checked to make sure everyone is healthy and comfortable."
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<strong>Access denied: </strong>South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the closure of many the country's beaches in December.
Access denied: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the closure of many the country's beaches in December.
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<strong>Muted atmosphere:</strong> Restrictions have left empty tables at the normally bustling restaurant terrace area in the city's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Muted atmosphere: Restrictions have left empty tables at the normally bustling restaurant terrace area in the city's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
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<strong>Shut out:</strong> Popular spots like Glen Beach and Camps Bay beach have been closed due to South Africa's Covid-19 restrictions.
Shut out: Popular spots like Glen Beach and Camps Bay beach have been closed due to South Africa's Covid-19 restrictions.
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<strong>Few tourists:</strong> Popular spots like Boulders Beach in Simon's Town have been almost entirely free of foreign visitors since March 2020.
Few tourists: Popular spots like Boulders Beach in Simon's Town have been almost entirely free of foreign visitors since March 2020.
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<strong>Magical city: </strong>"The pandemic makes me appreciate this [the city] so much more than ever before," says Joi Benjamin, a South African returning from Paris.
Magical city: "The pandemic makes me appreciate this [the city] so much more than ever before," says Joi Benjamin, a South African returning from Paris.
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