At least 28 South Africans were among a group of tourists who were wounded late yesterday, when the bus they were travelling in was the target of an explosion, as it travelled near the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza just outside of the capital Cairo.
The Minister of International Relations Lindiwe Sisulu was informed by the South African Ambassador in the country that only three of the 28 were injured and will remain in hospital for further treatment.
Sisulu says the other 25 will arrive back in South Africa on Monday morning.
The Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the most popular tours in the country but tourism numbers have dwindled due to security concerns and ongoing fighting in which the military and civilians are targeted.
