Qatar Airlines dropped its Omicron ban on South Africans in January and placed the country on its green list.
However, it was recently discovered by passengers from South Africa, Mozambique, and Zambia, that if they wanted to travel via Doha, they would need to wear a face shield and a mask. No explanation was provided to passengers other than to say it was for their safety.
Phillip De Wet, the deputy editor at Business Insider, who spoke to Radio Islam International, was also in the dark as to the reasons behind the need for extra protection.