Nearly 1,500 South Africans trapped abroad by Covid-19 crisis want to return home
Priority given to people stranded at airports, running out of accommodation, the elderly and the sick
31 March 2020 - 18:21
Close to 1,500 South Africans stranded aboard have asked the government to assist with getting them home, international relations & co-operation minister Naledi Pandor said on Tuesday.
“We empathise with their plight and are doing whatever is within our means to assist them to be safe, as comfortable as possible and to travel back to SA,” Pandor said at a media briefing...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.