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JOHANNESBURG - South Africans stranded in Kuwait are beginning their journey home.
Embassies in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are helping 116 citizens return safely.
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The first group of 30 is travelling by road to Riyadh.
They will then board an Ethiopian Airlines flight back to South Africa.
#SouthAfrican🇿🇦 embassies in Kuwait & Saudi Arabia are facilitating the return of 116 nationals from Kuwait. The first group of 30 are enroute to Riyadh by road. They'll fly home to 🇿🇦 with @flyethiopian. pic.twitter.com/y3t1tdkkdD
— Clayson Monyela (@ClaysonMonyela) March 9, 2026