UK to help Brits stranded in SA get back home

THE British government has announced the first of seven charter flights to help Britons, stranded in South Africa because of the coronavirus travel restrictions, to return to the UK.

Head of Communications at the British High Commission in Pretoria Isabel Potgieter said: “The first flight will depart from Cape Town on Thursday, April 9, followed by further flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg.”

Potgieter said: “These flights are for British travellers who are currently on holiday in South Africa or are shortterm visitors. We will continue to prioritise those Brits who are most vulnerable and at risk.”

Britain’s Africa Minister James Duddridge, said: “These charter flights will see hundreds of British people return home and I would like to express my thanks to the South African Government for their help throughout this process.”

British travellers wishing to book seats on the flight departing Cape Town on April 9 should visit the new booking portals:

From Cape Town – https://etm. eventsair.com/uk-government-charter-south-africia/fco-capetown. FromJohannesburg – https://etm. eventsair.com/uk-government-charter-south-africia/fco-johannesburg. |