COVID-19 testing rule for travellers leaving South Africa after receiving criticism for the policy.From Dec. 14 to Jan. 7, 2022, all travellers on indirect flights from South Africa to Canada will no longer have to provide a negative COVID-19 test from a third country, according to the Canadian government’s website.Instead, travellers can use a test from an accredited laboratory within South Africa if it is done no more than 48 hours before departure.
A positive test result can also be used if it was obtained at least 14 days, and no more than 180 days, before departing.Travellers’ flights must also depart within 18 hours from the country of transit, according to the government.