Ghana Mission in SA Issues Safety Advisory Ahead Of September 30 Anti-Immigration Protests
The High Commission of the Republic of Ghana in Pretoria has issued a public advisory to Ghanaians resident in or visiting South Africa ahead of a planned protest action envisaged to take place on Wednesday, 30th September 2026.
The protest, according to the High Commission, is being organised by the March and March movement and other groups campaigning against undocumented immigration in the country.
In a statement dated September 29, 2026, the High Commission strongly advised Ghanaian nationals, particularly those residing in areas where demonstrations or gatherings are expected, especially in Central Business Districts in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces, to exercise extreme caution.
As a precautionary measure, the High Commission urged Ghanaians to avoid all demonstrations, protest gatherings, marches and areas of confrontation, even where they initially appear peaceful, to limit non-essential movement on September 30, particularly in areas where protest activity is reported or anticipated, and to avoid unnecessary travel to central business districts, transport hubs, taxi ranks, major intersections and other locations where large crowds may gather.
Ghanaians were also advised to remain alert to possible road blockages, disruption to public transport and sudden changes in the security situation and to allow additional time for essential journeys, to refrain from engaging protesters or participating in arguments or confrontations concerning immigration or related political issues, and to ensure that their passports, permits, visas or other relevant immigration documentation are valid and safely accessible.
The advisory further calls on nationals to keep mobile phones fully charged and maintain regular contact with family members, friends and community leaders, to ensure that essential medication, food and other basic necessities are available, particularly for children, elderly persons and persons with medical conditions, to follow instructions issued by the South African Police Service and other authorised law-enforcement agencies, and to rely only on information from official and credible sources while refraining from circulating unverified social media messages, videos or voice notes that could cause fear or panic.
The High Commission called on all Ghanaian nationals to remain calm, vigilant and law-abiding and to take reasonable precautions for their personal safety and that of their families, adding that nationals are strongly encouraged to cooperate with lawful instructions from the South African authorities and avoid any activity that could expose them to unnecessary risk.
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