Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, confirmed this afternoon that two South African citizens were abducted by suspected Somali pirates from a yacht at a location in the Indian Ocean. A third South African is currently under the protection of officials of the South African High Commission in Nairobi.
The department is rendering consular assistance. Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has conveyed her thoughts and prayers to the families during this trying time.
For more information, please contact:
Mr Saul Kgomotso Molobi
Cell: 082 940 1647
Tel: 012 351 0083
E-mail: molobisk@dirco.gov.za
