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More than 5,000 South Africans stranded abroad brought home, says Pandor
International Relations and Cooperation Minister (Dirco) Naledi Pandor said in the coming days and weeks the mission would continue to bring nationals home.
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Group of S.Africans stuck in Indonesia plead for repatriation
Most of the South Africans there are tourists, but many say they need urgent medical attention.
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SAHRC to weigh in on claims of Africans being discriminated against in China
Last week, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) expressed its concern over reports that Africans were being evicted, forced to get tested and quarantined.
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Pandor: Dirco repatriated over 600 S.Africans in the past two weeks
Speaking at a briefing, the minister said over 3,600 South Africans had asked to be brought back home through various missions.
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WATCH LIVE: Dirco gives update on repatriation of SA citizens stranded overseas
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor is giving an update on the repatriation of South Africans stranded overseas due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: SA calls on Trump to reconsider decision to cut funding to WHO
The international relations department noted Donald Trumps' decision came right at the time when the COVID-19 outbreak hit Africa.
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Dirco: Over 3,000 S. Africans stuck abroad want to come home
Officials said they would assist and prioritise people stuck at airports, students, the elderly and the sick.
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Dirco making every effort to help S. Africans stranded abroad - Pandor
This after a number of complaints from South Africans abroad, saying they had not been helped.
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COVID-19: S. Africans stuck abroad speak out
According to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, more than 1,470 South Africans are stuck in a number of countries as a result of coronavirus regulations.
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Coronavirus outbreak: Dirco issues warning for S.Africans in China
Eighty-one people died in mainland China and around 2,800 people were infected with the virus.
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WATCH LIVE: Zondo Inquiry hears Gupta landing explanation from Nkoana-Mashabane
The landing of the plane in 2013 caused an uproar because it carried over 200 wedding guests for the Gupta family.
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Pandor: Africa must take collective accountability for xenophobic attacks
Minister Naledi Pandor has delayed her trip to the united nations to meet diaspora civil society organizations in Pretoria to find solutions to the violence.
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Radebe, Mbatha start mission to mend relations between SA, African countries
The pair together with ambassador Kingsley Mamabolo have been appointed envoys by President Cyril Ramaphosa following weeks of violence against foreign nationals in the country.
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Pandor confirms Koloane’s resignation as Netherlands ambassador
Bruce Koloane came under the spotlight after testifying at the state capture inquiry that as chief of protocol in 2013, he enabled the Guptas to land their privately charted jet at the Waterkloof Air Base.
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Family of CT man missing in Vietnam still hopeful of finding him
Mushfiq Daniels (28) was last seen in Ho Chi Minh City earlier this month. He'd been teaching English.
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Dirco working with Hanoi authorities to find missing SA duo
Twenty-three-year-old John Bothma, from Kempton Park, was last seen in May in Ho Chi Minh City.
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The less said the better for abducted Shiraaz Mohamed - Sisulu
Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said she wouldn't discuss South African government policy on negotiating ransoms because that could jeopardise the lives of hostages.
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Dirco calls for donations to help countries hit by Cylcone Idai
The department is calling on businesses, NGOs and civil society for donations to help those affected.
