Cape Town – The Israeli embassy has confirmed that all South African activists detained last week, including Mandla Mandela, will be released on Tuesday.
The group was intercepted on the GSF Flotilla while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
In response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for their release, the embassy stated on X that the activists would be expelled via Jordan, adding that South African taxpayers would cover the cost of their deportation.
Mr. President @CyrilRamaphosa:
We trust @DIRCO_ZA has informed you that all South Africans who tried to enter illegally will be expelled tomorrow via Jordan.
As always, it’s the South African taxpayers who get the honor of paying for their fellow citizens’ deportation tickets. https://t.co/H9R0pkjbvQ
— Embassy of Israel SA (@IsraelinSA) October 6, 2025
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