The majority of South Africans who were stranded in Europe and the United Kingdom have been repatriated.

A further 400 South Africans are stranded throughout Africa and we are working with various stakeholders to explore options on how best to facilitate their return.

Through the South African mission in Turkey, we continue to monitor the situation of 50 students and 29 artists and are looking at possible ways of repatriating those who want to come back home.

We appreciate the cooperation of the Turkish Government. They have given us the assurances that all students will remain in their university residences as well as receive their daily meals. We continue to explore solutions for the 29 artists and are pleased that the Turkish Government has assisted with food and other necessities.

Source: DIRCO – NEWSLETTER ON THE REPATRIATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS – 4 May 2020