Dozens of Namibians found themselves stranded in Johannesburg on 9 June after a Namibian passenger bus was allegedly hijacked in the city.
The Independent Patriots for Change has come out swinging, accusing the Namibian government of failing to protect its citizens abroad. The opposition party's criticism puts the spotlight on how the state handles emergencies affecting Namibians in South Africa, one of the most common destinations for cross-border travel.
The incident has sparked fresh questions about consular support and what recourse stranded travelers actually have when things go wrong far from home. For many Namibians who rely on road transport between the two countries, this is not a distant headline. It is a very real concern.
Originally published by AllAfrica · info@namibian.com.na (Namibian).