The last two South Africans reported missing following a stampede in Saudi Arabia have been found alive, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Monday.
Spokesperson Ronnie Mamoepa said the South African consul general in Jedda, Mohamed Dangor, reported the two had been found alive and well.
All five South Africans originally reported missing have now been located alive.
A total of 251 pilgrims were trampled to death and hundreds injured in a stampede at the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mina.
According to news agencies, the crowd got out of control on Sunday as people moved along a wide ramp leading to the ”stoning of the devil” ritual — where pilgrims throw stones at three stone pillars, symbolising their contempt for the devil.
Authorities said the pressure of the crowd caused a few pilgrims to fall down and set off the stampede. — Sapa