Nigerian nationals fleeing the recent wave of violence in Gauteng are now boarding a flight back home.
The flight was delayed at the OR Tambo International Airport as officials were trying to verify their documents.
An estimated 20 Nigerians including women and children have been turned back for not having the necessary documentation.
A privately-owned airline has offered to transport those wanting to leave South Africa for Nigeria free of charge.
Some Nigerian nationals are not happy that some have been left behind.
“I don’t see the reason why they should not allow people to go.”
“Even though there’s a document issue, I expect the Nigerian and South African immigration to settle it. It’s not supposed to affect people. This is not nice. We want to go back to our country.”
#nigerianrepatriation Some Nigerian nationals are being turned away from boarding an – Air Peace – flight back to Lagos, due to incorrect documentation. The flight was due to leave at 9:10am, however the plane is still grounded at the OR Tambo International Airport. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/GcxPPvNBPT
— Sashin Naidoo (@Sashinn007) September 11, 2019
#nigerianrepatriation The fourth and last bus for today has left the Nigerian Embassy in Rivonia to the OR Tambo International Airport. More than 600 Nigerians are leaving South Africa on a private airline – Air Peace. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/BDKgfysuBL
— Sashin Naidoo (@Sashinn007) September 11, 2019
#nigerianrepatriation Hundreds of Nigerian nationals are are leaving the Nigerian Embassy in Rivonia to head to the OR Tambo International Airport to fly back home. This follows the recent spate of violent attacks against foreigners in Gauteng. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/Xyw2EHsIUh
— Sashin Naidoo (@Sashinn007) September 11, 2019
