- Most South Africans stranded in Europe have been evacuated. There are a few South Africans still stranded in Portugal as they were unable to make it to Frankfurt for repatriation flights.
- Around 1 164 South Africans remain stranded in Asia, primarily in Thailand, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea and Malaysia. Three South Africans are also stranded in Nepal. Around 400 South Africans are stranded in Australia.
- In Africa, around 376 South Africans are still stranded in Cote d’ Ivoire, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Madagascar, Mauritius, Uganda, Kenya, Morocco, Senegal and Zambia.
- Despite a charter flight repatriating over 300 South Africans from the USA, around 300 more remain stranded.
“We are making every effort to support the return of South Africans who find themselves stranded overseas. We are working closely with governments. Some are very reluctant to allow flights in because they too are in lockdown. We’ve had to exercise patience, it is a matter of negotiation. We are really working hard at this. It is a very challenging situation.” – Dr Naledi Pandor
Source: DIRCO – NEWSLETTER ON THE REPATRIATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS – 27 April 2020
