The South African who lives in Wuhan said they had been battling with life under lockdown and wanted to come home as soon as possible.
Johannesburg - Joss Potgieter is eager to return home. She is one of more than 150 South Africans who will be returning home from China as fears over Covid-19 continue to grow.
“I’m very relieved. We are awaiting further information on quarantine premises and connectivity, etc, as a lot of those being evacuated do need to be connected to their companies here in China and carry out online teaching.” “We do feel disappointment at how some South Africans feel however. But as mentioned before, I understand the fear and that is why we are following the steps of the government.”“I have been alone since January 23. I wouldn’t say that I haven’t had human contact as the local government checks on me and takes my temperature and I have to collect food downstairs so there is very limited contact.”“They have responded to all our questions as decisions have been made.
“I understand their concerns and I think it’s only because they don’t have as much information as we do here,” said Makhuvha.
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