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05 May 2020
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) revealed plans to bring South Africans home this week. South African Airways will fly travellers from the US. Picture: Supplied.Hundreds of stranded South Africans to arrive home this week

DIRCO revealed that about 600 South Africans from Bangkok, Thailand, Bali and Jakarta will be repatriated this week.

 
SA hotels to remain closed during lockdown levels, but does industry have what it takes to survive?

Despite the five stages of lockdown, government has decided that accommodation establishments will remain closed during all levels.

 
Plane passengers crammed on board ‘like sardines' despite Covid-19 regulations

Pictures emerged showing packed trips including a BA service from Heathrow to Barcelona and a government rescue flight from Turkey.

 
LOOK: Wildlife at Garden Route National Park thriving during lockdown

Scientists will release their findings on the real impact of lockdown on wildlife later this year.

 
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Despite the five stages of lockdown revealed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in April, the government has decided that accommodation establishments will remain closed during all levels. Picture: Pexels.SA hotels to remain closed during lockdown levels, but does industry have what it takes to survive?
   
LOOK: One of a kind Comet Swan flies across Cederberg mountains
 
 
 
LOOK: Wildlife at Garden Route National Park thriving during lockdown
 
 
 
Blue Train halts travel for a further two months
 
 
 
 
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