The Tracey Lange Cares platform has confirmed that it has successfully raised the necessary funds to cover the costs of all 28 flight tickets needed to return a group of talented players and their coaches currently stranded in Spain.
With the generous assistance of TAAG, the group now has secured seats on flights scheduled within the next few days and is expected to be home by the weeks end.
The young athletes, members of a local football team, found themselves in an unexpected predicament after participating in the prestigious Donosti Cup held in San Sebastian.
Their journey took an unforeseen turn as they were left without resources in a foreign country, prompting a swift and heartfelt response from the South African community and beyond.
In a positive twist, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sports MEC, Minister Ricardo Mackenzie, is currently en route to Portugal to closely assess the circumstances surrounding the group.