DStv Channel 403 Sunday, 13 October 2024

Turkiye-Syria earthquake | Turkish embassy sending aid from SA

JOHANNESBURG - The Turkish embassy in South Africa is flying aid to Istanbul on a regular basis.

As Turkiye and Syria pick up the pieces after the deadly earthquakes, the embassy is collecting items to help survivors.

READ: Red balloons mark youth killed in devastating Türkiye quake

The recent 7.8-magnitude quake killed 43,500 people.

"Of course, there will be a big cargo plane next week on it, but we're collecting in-kind items donated by South African companies, NGOs and people, from Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town," said ambassador Aysegul Kandas.

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