The Ghanaian High Commission in South Africa has moved almost 900 Ghanaian citizens to secure sites as state officials accelerate plans for their repatriation.
According to Benjamin Quashie, Ghana’s Ambassador to South Africa, the evacuation has been organised prior to scheduled anti-immigration protests on 30 June.
The operation is being managed by the High Commission alongside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the President to guarantee the safety of nationals who have chosen to return home.
This initiative is part of broader efforts to safeguard Ghanaian citizens following a resurgence of xenophobic anxieties in South Africa.
Speaking during a broadcast on Citi FM on Sunday, 28 June 2026, Ambassador Quashie revealed that nearly 900 individuals have signed up for the repatriation scheme, following a previous phase that saw 938 citizens successfully returned to Ghana.
He explained that a number of those awaiting transport have been placed in protected accommodation whilst final logistical details are completed.
“We’re looking at very close to 900 people who have written their names and want to return. We’ve already repatriated 938 people, and adding another 900 will bring the exercise to a finality for those who have voluntarily requested to return home.
“We’ve housed some of them and officially informed the police of their whereabouts, requesting protection for those locations despite the heightened tensions in the country,” Ambassador Quashie said.
The Ambassador expressed confidence that the current evacuation scheme would be concluded safely, aided by both South African security services and Ghanaian authorities.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
