Those trying to return home now are Australian citizens who left the country prior to the pandemic, not holiday makers. Courtesy Kate SpencerIn the first three months following international border closures, over 357,000 Australian citizens returned home, according to DFAT. Contrast that to the past two months, where the cap restricted entry to just over 30,000 Australian citizens. Simply put, too many Australian citizens expressed a need to come home from South Africa. Courtesy Brooke SawardIt's one of many examples that have led stranded Australians to believe the wealthier are being prioritized over the vulnerable.

Source: CNN September 14, 2020 09:33 UTC