SAA to fly German nationals back home from Friday, costs fall on German government

Johannesburg - South African Airways will begin to charter flights from Cape Town and Joburg from Friday to repatriate German nationals back home following requests from the German government.

The 21-day national lockdown which was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week and began last week Friday saw the banning of international and domestic travel. Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula had explained on Monday that the regulations had been tweaked to allow for the repatriations to take place and for the movement of cargo for essential services.

"The costs will be borne by the respective customers, the individual governments will handle the costs for the projects," Tlatli said on eNCA on Thursday.Tlali said there were conditions in place such as ensuring that all those who board the planes are screened for Covid-19 and ensuring the flights are safe.

busrep But nothing about South Africans still in lockdown in other countries? MbalulaFikile DIRCO_ZA

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