worldwide within a few months. it is now important that all of us in europe act very swiftly, decisively and united. the european commission has today proposed to member states to activate the emergency brake on travel from countries in southern africa and other countries affected to limit the spread of the new variant. all air travel to these countries should be suspended. they should be suspended until we have a clear understanding about the danger posed by this new variant. travellers returning from this region should respect strict quarantine rules. well, that's the view from the european union. next, to our africa correspondent, pumza fihlani — talking about the reaction injohannesburg to the new travel restrctions. the immediate reaction from the south african government and scientists