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Most South Africans have been evacuated from Ukraine and the ambassador is on his way out as well

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South African Ambassador to the Ukraine, Andre Groenewald remained in the capital city Kyiv when the first Russian attacks started. Groenewald has been updating the media back home about efforts to evacuate South Africans and spent most of his time in a bunker as the city endured shelling. He vowed not to leave until South Africans are safe, but with most now out of the country, Groenewald is leaving in a convoy of diplomats. He spoke to Linda van Tilburg while driving out of the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 Mar 2022 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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