The government has brought home more than 600 South Africans stranded abroad, while 3 639 citizens across the globe have indicated that they would like to return, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor. So far, SAA has repatriated South Africans from Germany, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Nepal, Portugal, Belgium, the UK and Ghana. Private chartered flights by individual companies have brought back South Africans from Afghanistan, Namibia and the Maldives. "We are aware of the 34 South Africans stranded in Lima. She appealed to all South Africans who were not necessarily in distress, but wanted to come back, to remain where they are.

Source: News 24 April 17, 2020 14:03 UTC