A total of 19 South Africans have crossed into Egypt from war-hit Gaza, South Africa's foreign ministry spokesman Clayson Monyela has said.
"Our missions in Palestine & Egypt led by Ambassadors Shaun Byneveldt & Ntsiki Mashimbye worked with authorities to facilitate this," Mr Monyela said on X.
"We are grateful for their partnership. Our nationals will now be coming home," he added.
Mr Monyela did not give further details, but posted this picture on X: