Johannesburg – South African activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla have safely returned to OR Tambo International Airport after being detained by Israeli forces en route to Gaza, where they intended to deliver humanitarian aid and challenge the blockade.
Families welcomed them home, expressing relief that no one was harmed.
[WATCH]
The arrival of the SA activists at OR Tambo International Airport including Mandla Mandela, the grandson of former President Nelson Mandela.#sabcnews pic.twitter.com/1ckXtcA0AA
— Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) October 8, 2025
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OR Tambo International Airport.#sabcnews pic.twitter.com/TIaUYyg70i
— Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) October 8, 2025
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
