SANDF evacuating SA citizens from Sudan

JOHANNESBURG - An SANDF team is in Sudan to evacuate about 77 South African citizens.

According to the International Relations department, fighting hasn't stopped evacuation plans.

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The department's Clayson Monyela tweeted on Sunday that those South Africans are all in a WhatsApp group with embassy staff.

He says they note the breakdown in communication and that's because of poor network due to power outages.

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But it's heartwarming to hear that the evacuation plan is at an advanced stage.

Monyela says the airport is still closed and all routes are not risk-free.

He says government is doing everything possible to get South African citizens out.