PHUTI MOSOMANE
The South African government is in the process of evacuating 77 of its nationals who are stranded in Sudan, according to an update from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Monday.
Clayson Monyela, the department’s Head of Public Diplomacy, confirmed that the government has made every effort to evacuate its citizens from the war-torn Sudan.
“Latest number of verified SA nationals stuck in Sudan is 77. They’re all in a WhatsApp group with embassy staff (who are also still stuck there). Complaints of inconsistent or little to no communication from the team is noted. However, they’ve run out of diesel,” said Monyela.
He also revealed that there is currently “no electricity and therefore poor network coverage. They’ve since found a way to recharge batteries and will update SA nationals regarding evacuation plans.”
“Our security agencies are far advanced with the evacuation plan. Fighting hasn’t stopped, so
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