Statement on South Africans Attacked in Seychelles

The two South Africans who were attacked while on holiday in the Seychelles on Monday 22 September arrived back in Cape Town on Wednesday 24 September 2003, after being treated and released from a Seychelles hospital, according to South Africa's Acting High Commissioner to Mauritius, Aaron Mudimeli.

The two were attacked by two masked and armed robbers, while having dinner at a private residence of a friend in Anse a la Mouche in Seychelles. The two South Africans had arrived the same day for a holiday in Seychelles and were joined for dinner by other family members who had arrived in Seychelles earlier.

From the attack, one suffered knee injuries whilst the other dislocated his left shoulder and received injuries to his face. They were treated at a local hospital and discharged. None of the other family members who were with them during the attack were wounded.

According to Seychelles police, a suspect has already been arrested in connection with this crime and will appear in court soon. Both victims and their family members have now returned to South Africa and are expected to return to Seychelles for a court appearance later.

For more information contact Ronnie Mamoepa at 082-990-4853
Issued by Department of Foreign affairs
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25 September 2003