Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has allowed essential travel for South Africans who want to return to the countries where they are based.
In a statement on Saturday, the Department of Home Affairs said it would allow South Africans to leave the country for work, study, family reunions, to take up permanent residency or to receive medical attention.
"South Africa, like many countries in the world, has implemented travel restrictions as part of the measures put in place to fight the spread of Covid-19.
Travel between countries is allowed in special circumstances."
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Those who wish to return to countries they reside in will need a valid copy of their South African passport.
