3) if i would read what is written on those government websites i would never ever travel somewhere...Bingo. You want to get scared? Read the advisories for cities like LA, NYC and Chicago as well as the US in general. Tourist areas in SA are safe. I have researched the country in depth because we plan on going there within the next 3-5 years. As in all travel heed guidelines, etc.
That said you don't say when you plan on going. Personally I would wait until COVID is better under control. This is the website with the info regarding the importation of animals:
https://www.gov.za/services/import/import-animals-and-animal-products