At least 10 South Africans are currently trapped on Mount Everest, following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck near Kathmandu in Nepal, causing avalanches on the mountain.
Netwerk24 reports that, according to the group Ubuntu Everest, the 10 South African climbers are scattered between the base camp at Everest, and camps 1 and 2 further up.
According to the report, 43-year-old Saray Khumalo from Johannesburg, who is attempting to be the first black woman to climb the famous peak, is currently trapped at a camp 2 640m above sea level.
Khumalo was busy with preparations before her journey to the summit began on May 20.
Yesterday, she sent an SMS to Ubuntu Everest stating she had experienced the earthquake, but was safe.
At least 17 climbers have been confirmed dead, following avalanches on the surrounding mountain ranges.
The earthquake has so far claimed the lives of more than 3 400 people.
Thousands are injured and many are trapped under rubble.
