The South Africans who participated in the recent Global Flotilla initiative are scheduled to be released from detention in Israel and will be repatriated, departing via Jordan.
Nelson Mandela’s grandson and activist Mandla Mandela is among the South Africans who were arrested by the Israeli government aboard a boat that was part of the Global Sumud Flotilla headed to Gaza.
The department of international relations and cooperation (Dirco) said on Monday it had been formally notified by the Israeli authorities regarding the status of the South Africans detained in that country.
Mr. President @CyrilRamaphosa:
— Embassy of Israel SA (@IsraelinSA) October 6, 2025
We trust @DIRCO_ZA has informed you that all South Africans who tried to enter illegally will be expelled tomorrow via Jordan.
As always, it’s the South African taxpayers who get the honor of paying for their fellow citizens’ deportation tickets. https://t.co/H9R0pkjbvQ
“Minister [Ronald] Lamola extends his gratitude to all relevant parties, both domestically and internationally, for their cooperation and coordination in ensuring the return of the South African citizens.
“The South African government remains committed to the safety and well-being of its citizens abroad,” the department said in a statement.
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