South Africans stranded in the conflict-ridden Middle East have been urged to contact the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), as tensions escalate in the region.

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that about 14 flights between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Africa have been cancelled, leaving many stranded.

This, as tensions in the Middle East worsened over the weekend, with ongoing airstrikes and military action involving Iran, Israel and the United States (US).

*This article was first published by Eye Witness News