South Africa

Stranded Saffers can come home ... as long as they foot the bill

01 April 2020 - 07:00 By QAANITAH HUNTER
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International relations minister Naledi Pandor says there are about 1,400 South Africans stranded abroad.
International relations minister Naledi Pandor says there are about 1,400 South Africans stranded abroad.
Image: Alon Skuy

The government says it will allow the more than 1,400 South Africans stranded abroad to return home if they are able to organise their own way here.

And when they return, they will have to undergo mandatory quarantine - up to 21 days.

 

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