There are various stories circulating, including that he crossed the road at the wrong place, he doesn't have money for accommodation, the government have allegedly taken away his documents, he was abusive to his ex and and and.

We’ve reached out to Jenna who posted the Tweet, we’ve tried to contact Emmerich Basson who is in the video, we’ve reached out to Clayson Monyela - Head of Public Diplomacy at DIRCO; but nobody seems to want to speak on this matter...

But what happens if you are arrested overseas? According to the DIRCO website:

Persons who have been arrested outside their own country must be given access to their Consular Representative. South Africans in this situation must immediately request the authorities to allow them to contact the South African Representative in that country.  

Consular officials seek to ensure that South African citizens arrested abroad are treated humanely while incarcerated. In this regard, issues such as torture, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment will be reported and taken up with the local authorities.

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