Govt seeking to repatriate artists, students stuck in Turkey
Twenty-nine South African artists and 50 students, stuck in Turkey amid the coronavirus crisis, are pleading with the government to bring them back home.
Spokesperson Clayson Monyela says the department is looking at repatriating those who wish to come back.
“Through our mission in Turkey, we continue to monitor the situation of the 50 students and 29 South African artists who have reached out to us.
“They have given us assurances that all students will remain in their university residences as well as receive their daily meals.”
Monyela says despite the difficulties experienced in the Middle East and Asia, 600 South Africans will be repatriated.
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“The department is pleased to announce that on Friday about 600 South Africans from Bangkok, Thailand, Bali and Jakarta will be repatriated.”
Meanwhile, 275 South Africans who were stranded in the USA arrived back home on Sunday with another group expected to arrive on Tuesday.
A further 400 South Africans are stranded throughout Africa.