The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced plans to evacuate the first batch of 300 Ghanaians from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks.
The evacuation is scheduled for May 21 through a special chartered flight. According to the ministry, the flight will depart at 5:00 a.m. from O.R. Tambo International Airport. The exercise is being organised in response to safety concerns affecting foreign nationals in South Africa.
The Ministry said the evacuation will be fully funded by the Government of Ghana. It stressed that affected citizens will not pay any fees for the trip home. “Note that this is a free service fully paid for by the Government of Ghana,” the ministry stated.
Ghanaians seeking assistance have been advised to contact the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria. Officials say the evacuation is aimed at protecting citizens and ensuring their safe return amid rising tensions.
