Earlier today the Western Cape Cabinet confirmed the guidelines and protocols for the transport of essential seasonal workers in the agriculture sector from the Western Cape to other provinces.
The guidelines require that the following documents accompany every essential worker in circumstances where they return to their primary homes in other provinces after the completion of their contract:
Owners and drivers of minibus taxis are required to ensure:
Under no circumstances should season workers who tested positive for Covid-19 be allowed to travel from the Western Cape to neighbouring provinces or regions.
The Western Cape Government further recommends that the receiving Province screens essential seasonal workers before allowing them to proceed with their travel.
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