Considering that more than 6 400 South Africans have registered their presence in the Middle East amid the escalating conflict, what (a) urgent measures has his department implemented through South African embassies and consulates to ensure
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Road movement/evacuation facilitation from Kuwait to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
South African missions facilitated the movement or evacuation of South African citizens by road from Kuwait to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Who it is for
- South African citizens in Kuwait who need movement or evacuation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- How to act on it
- Rely on facilitation by the South African Missions in Kuwait City and Saudi Arabia for road movement/evacuation from Kuwait to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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For example, the South African Missions in Kuwait City and Saudi Arabia facilitated the movement or evacuation of South African citizens by road from Kuwait to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;
Access to mission advisories and airline notifications via Mission communication groups
South African missions share media advisories and airline notifications when airspace is announced, and immediately communicate relevant information to South African citizens through mission communication groups.
- Who it is for
- South African citizens in the region who are communicated with via the Mission communication groups (including those who registered their presence).
- How to act on it
- Follow communications sent through the Mission communication groups by the South African Missions in the region when airspace is announced.
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The South African Missions in the region share media advisories and airline notifications when the opening of airspace is announced; all relevant information is immediately communicated to South African citizens via the Mission communication groups.
Seats on a special Qatar Airways flight arranged for evacuation on 12 March 2026 (Qatar)
The Head of Mission in Qatar informed South African citizens in Qatar about the availability of seats on a special flight arranged by Qatar Airways to assist South Africans wishing to evacuate on 12 March 2026.
- Who it is for
- South African citizens in Qatar wishing to evacuate on 12 March 2026.
- How to act on it
- Wait for/act on information provided by the Head of Mission of the South African Embassy in Qatar about the availability of seats on the special Qatar Airways flight.
- Closes
- 12 March 2026
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and the Head of Mission of the South African Embassy in Qatar also informed South African citizens in Qatar about the availability of seats on a special flight arranged by Qatar Airways to assist South Africans wishing to evacuate on 12 March 2026.
Facts
Reference
NW1309
Key Takeaways
- reference: NW1309
- subject: measures to assist South Africans in Middle East
- date: 31 March 2026
- department: International Relations and Cooperation
- locations: Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
- evacuation actions: road movement Kuwait to Saudi Arabia; special Qatar Airways flight on 12 March 2026
- communication: mission advisories, airline notifications, mission communication groups
- note: registered presence does not always indicate urgent need
- status: ongoing monitoring and engagement with governments in region
Dates
Opening Date
31 March 2026
Closing Date
12 March 2026