Ghana to Repatriate Final Batch of Nationals from South Africa– High Commissioner 

The Government of Ghana will undertake a final phase of repatriation for some 900 Ghanaians in South Africa who have voluntarily expressed the desire to return home, Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, has announced.

Speaking to the Ghanaian community, HE Quashie said the repatriation exercise, supported by the Office of the President and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is part of government’s commitment to caring for Ghanaians abroad.

“As a government that cares, the President and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs instituted evacuation for Ghanaians who voluntarily want to go home. About 926 have gone home,” he stated.  He explained that the Ministry has now made provision for another repatriation of close to 900 Ghanaians who have already registered and been screened.

He explained that the Ministry has now made provision for another repatriation of close to 900 Ghanaians who have already registered and been screened.

According to the High Commissioner, the final exercise will begin on July 25, 2026, following approval from South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs and Border Management.

“We are going to do the final repatriation. The modalities will be the same as the modalities of the previous repatriations,” he said. “We will come to the various places you are lodging and transport you from all the provinces to come down. Those lodging in churches, hotels, with friends and family will be assisted.”

Mr Quashie clarified that no new registrations will be taken for this phase.

“We are not doing new registrations yet. We are dealing with those who have already registered and have been screened.”

He added that specific flights will be designated each day from July 25 until all 900 registered persons have been repatriated.

The High Commissioner further indicated that after this exercise, any future requests for repatriation or consular assistance of a similar nature will be considered strictly on a case-by-case basis through the Consular Office of the High Commission, subject to applicable requirements and circumstances.

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