South Africans trapped on luxury cruise ship off Durban want to come home

Meanwhile, minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu last night confirmed one SA death and was awaiting confirmation of a second death from Covid-19. Both fatalities were reported in the Western Cape and were women aged 28 and 48.Off the uMhlanga coast, the Queen Mary 2 lay at anchor behind the MSC Orchestra, which was also temporarily moved out of the port.

“I realise that our lockdown started on Friday, but I understand that the port authorities and the ship’s captain have been busy resolving the matter. I know the ship needs to refuel. She added that she had received a lot of support from fellow South Africans as she waited for news about whether crew would disembark.THE Queen Mary seen through a long lens lying at anchor off uMhlanga yesterday. Picture: Shelley Kjonstad

Transnet Port Authority issued a statement: “The vessel has requested clearance to be allowed to dock in the port to receive bunkers and stores. If approval is granted by the Department of Transport and the Port Health Unit of the Department of Health, the vessel will dock, refuel and disembark six South African crew members before setting sail for Southampton in the United Kingdom.

IOSNewsSA Bengalokothi

IOSNewsSA No they must be kept in solitary.

IOSNewsSA That’s their home for the duration

IOSNewsSA Bebayaphi? Mabahlale, sonke siku-lockdown.

IOSNewsSA They are already home

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