Nel was part of a group that attempted to flee a hotel in Palma in a 17-vehicle convoy.
The vehicles were ambushed by the Jihadists and only seven managed to make it past rebel lines.
Knox stated that her son was a commercial driver who worked in the Republic of Congo for five years.
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He took the job to be able to provide and support his family.
News24reported that Nel had been working in Palma for less than three months when disaster struck.
Nel was the breadwinner of his family.
The family of the SA man killed during the Mozambique attacks has started a crowdfunding campaign for his wife and kids. Image: Jacinte ArmstrongSource: Facebook
This was revealed by the South African High Commission in Maputo.
The duo were later rescued by helicopters.
Some of the SA citizens who were found are back home, others have been moved to safer areas.
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It is currently unclear if there are any SA citizens still there.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
