NEW : Marc Ravalomanana 's plane has arrived in South Africa after being turned away . but he is prepared to face whatever comes his way . '' He was ousted from Madagascar in 2009 following a military - backed coup . He has been living in exile in South Africa . Plans have been under way to bring him to the Indian Ocean island .
NEW : Marc Ravalomanana 's plane has arrived in South Africa after being turned away . He was ousted from Madagascar in 2009 following a military - backed coup . He has been living in exile in South Africa . Plans have been under way to bring him to the Indian Ocean island .