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Ghana High Commission in Pretoria

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Ghana's diplomatic mission in Pretoria, South Africa; coordinated evacuation of 1,964 nationals amid xenophobic violence in 2026.

2026-04-282026-10-30
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  1. October 2026

  2. Daily Guide

    … He also expressed concern over media reports that the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria had issued a stern warning to the evacuees against speaking to the media about the matter. …

    GH¢49.7m SA Evacuation: Ablakwa MUST GO – Minority

  3. The Chronicle

    … The caucus also cited media reports that the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria had warned evacuees against speaking to the media, questioning the need for such a warning if the authorities had nothing to hide. …

    SA’s Evacuation Ruckus: Why Is Okudzeto Still In Office? … Samuel Jinapor Asks; Urges President Mahama To Sack Him If He Fails To Resign

  4. The Chronicle

    … High Commission Admits Errors Meanwhile, the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has issued a statement explaining that records relating to 15 of the 1,964 evacuated Ghanaians contained clerical errors. …

    SA Evacuation: Minority Disputes Okudzeto’s Records

  5. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, has admitted clerical errors in the records of 15 out of the 1,964 Ghanaians evacuated from the country, following a JoyNews data analysis that raised questions about the dates of birth recorded for some beneficiaries. …

    Ghana High Commission admits clerical errors in records of 15 South Africa evacuees

  6. Joy Online

    The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has cautioned Ghanaian nationals living, working or travelling in Johannesburg, Durban and surrounding areas to exercise heightened vigilance amid reports of ongoing protests that could disrupt movement and pose security risks. …

    Ghana High Commission warns nationals in South Africa over protests in Johannesburg, Durban

  7. The Chronicle

    … According to the Ministry, it has received reports from the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria concerning Ghanaian medical travelers who have encountered difficulties with South African immigration authorities. …

    Ghana advises medical travellers to SA to obtain visas for prolonged treatment

  8. Joy Online

    … The advisory follows reports from the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria of immigration compliance difficulties involving Ghanaian nationals travelling to South Africa for medical care. …

    Ghana warns medical travellers to South Africa to obtain visas for treatment beyond 90 days
  9. September 2026

  10. Joy Online

    The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has advised Ghanaian nationals in South Africa to exercise caution ahead of planned protests scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026. …

    High Commission sends caution to Ghanaians in South Africa ahead of planned protests

  11. Joy Online

    … The evacuation exercise, which began on May 27 and ended on September 4, was coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, the Presidency, National Security Secretariat and other relevant state institutions. …

    Ghana to launch Diaspora Consular Fund to support citizens in crisis – Ablakwa
  12. August 2026

  13. Joy Online

    … The MP wants the Ministry to disclose whether the money was drawn from the Consolidated Fund, Contingency Fund, the Ministry’s approved 2026 budget, a supplementary appropriation or funds held by the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria. …

    ‘Who got the contracts? – NPP’s Asafo-Adjei Ayeh demands details of SA evacuation flights and procurement
Politics

Minority demands Foreign Affairs Minister resign over evacuation funds

The News

Ghana's Parliamentary Minority Caucus has called for the immediate resignation of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over alleged financial irregularities in the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, citing discrepancies in expenditure records and gaps in supporting documents. The Minority has warned it will request President Mahama to terminate Ablakwa's appointment or initiate a parliamentary vote of censure if he refuses to resign.

28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Minority demands Foreign Affairs Minister resign over evacuation funds

    Ghana's Parliamentary Minority Caucus has called for the immediate resignation of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over alleged financial irregularities in the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, citing discrepancies in expenditure records and gaps in supporting documents. The Minority has warned it will request President Mahama to terminate Ablakwa's appointment or initiate a parliamentary vote of censure if he refuses to resign.

    28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Opposition calls for Foreign Affairs minister's resignation over evacuation costs

    The Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has called on Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to resign immediately over alleged financial irregularities in the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, which cost GH¢49,721,786. Documents obtained by the Minority Caucus allegedly show duplicated entries, gaps in supporting records, and unexplained expenditure.

    28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Minority MP disputes Foreign Ministry's SA evacuation records

    The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has accused the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of manipulating records relating to the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, citing discrepancies between documents originally supplied under the Right to Information process and newly introduced documents. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has defended the evacuation, disclosing it cost approximately GH¢49.7 million and presenting documentation to account for expenditure.

    21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Ghana High Commission admits clerical errors in evacuee records

    The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria acknowledged clerical errors affecting 15 of 1,964 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa, after dates interpreted as future birth dates were found to be passport expiry dates wrongly recorded during transcription. The High Commission said the errors did not invalidate the evacuees' identities or participation in the evacuation and provided corrected personal details to update records.

    20 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Ghana High Commission cautions nationals over South Africa protests

    The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has warned Ghanaian nationals in Johannesburg, Durban and surrounding areas to exercise heightened vigilance amid ongoing protests that could disrupt movement and pose security risks. The High Commission advised nationals to avoid protest sites, anticipate road closures and follow local security advisories.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Ghana advises medical travelers to get South Africa visas

    Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Ghanaians traveling to South Africa for medical treatment expected to last beyond 90 days to obtain a Medical Treatment Visa beforehand. The advisory follows reports of immigration compliance challenges, including one case where a Ghanaian was refused entry at O.R. Tambo International Airport after overstaying.

    7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Ghana advises medical travellers to South Africa to obtain visas

    Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Ghanaians travelling to South Africa for medical treatment expected to extend beyond 90 days to obtain the appropriate visa, as the visa-free arrangement does not cover prolonged medical care such as chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy. The advisory follows reports of immigration compliance difficulties and a case in which a Ghanaian national was refused entry at O.R. Tambo International Airport.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Ghana High Commission warns nationals in South Africa of planned protests

    The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has advised Ghanaian nationals in South Africa to exercise caution ahead of planned protests on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, reportedly linked to campaigns against undocumented immigration. The demonstrations are expected to affect parts of the country, particularly central business districts in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces, and could result in road blockages and transport disruptions.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Ghana to establish emergency fund for diaspora citizens in crisis

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to launch a Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund to provide emergency support to Ghanaians facing distress or crisis abroad, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced. The initiative follows the government's evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa amid concerns for their safety.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Opposition MP demands details of South Africa evacuation costs

    An NPP parliamentarian has invoked the Right to Information Act to demand full disclosure of government spending on the evacuation of more than 1,600 Ghanaians from South Africa since May 2026, including the identity of contracted companies and a detailed breakdown of expenditure on airfares, transport, accommodation, and reintegration assistance.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP MP seeks audit trail of Ghana's South Africa evacuation costs

    An NPP deputy ranking member has filed a Right to Information request demanding detailed financial records of Ghana's evacuation of nationals from South Africa, citing the Ministry's vague statement that the government and "Ghanaian partners" funded the operation without disclosing total spending or the identity of private entities involved.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Minority MP demands financial details of South Africa evacuation

    The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament for the Foreign Affairs Committee has filed a Right to Information request asking the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to disclose the total cost and financial breakdown of Ghana's evacuation of more than 1,600 nationals from South Africa since May 2026, following xenophobic attacks. The Ministry announced the evacuation and provision of reintegration funds and relief items but has not publicly disclosed the actual expenditure or funding sources.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Ghana evacuates 1,000 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic violence

    Ghana's Government has announced a new evacuation phase bringing approximately 1,000 Ghanaians home from South Africa this week, prioritising women, children, the elderly, people with medical conditions and students, in response to renewed xenophobic violence. Nearly 926 Ghanaians had already been repatriated in earlier stages, with a further batch of roughly 900 registered nationals cleared for evacuation as of 25 July.

    26 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Ghana evacuates about 1,000 citizens from South Africa

    Ghana's government announced resumption of evacuation for Ghanaians in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks, with the first group expected to arrive in Accra on July 26. The voluntary programme prioritises vulnerable groups including women, children, elderly persons, and students who have registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Ghana to conduct independent autopsy for South Africa killing victim

    Ghana's Ministry announced an independent autopsy for Ghanaian citizen Bashiru Isak, killed in South Africa, after delays in obtaining an official post-mortem report. The Government renewed its call for swift and transparent investigation and prosecution of those responsible.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana to conduct independent autopsy for Bashiru Isak

    Ghana's government announced an independent autopsy for Bashiru Isak, a Ghanaian killed in South African xenophobic attacks, after the Ghana High Commission and his family failed to obtain an official post-mortem report from South African authorities. The government renewed its call for a swift and transparent investigation, urging South African authorities to expedite arrests and prosecution.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. 900 registered Ghanaians to be evacuated from South Africa

    Following violent anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa that killed one Ghanaian national, Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa has assured that 900 Ghanaians registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria will be prioritized for evacuation, though the government has yet to announce an evacuation date.

    9 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Ghana condemns killing of citizen in xenophobic South Africa attack

    Ghana's government has condemned the killing of 40-year-old Ghanaian national Bashiru Isak, who was fatally shot in Cape Town on June 30 during anti-immigrant demonstrations, and has lodged a formal protest with South African authorities demanding a full investigation and prosecution of those responsible.

    2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana confirms first citizen killed in South Africa xenophobic violence

    A 40-year-old Ghanaian national was shot dead in Cape Town on Monday amid South Africa's escalating xenophobic demonstrations, prompting Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry to lodge a formal diplomatic protest and demand investigation and prosecution.

    2 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Ghana demands investigation after national shot in South Africa

    Ghana's government has demanded a full investigation and swift prosecution following the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Ghanaian Bashiru Isak in Cape Town on June 30 during xenophobic demonstrations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the "senseless act of violence" and has filed a formal protest with South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation and lodged a complaint with the South African Police Service.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Ghana High Commission warns citizens in South Africa of planned protests

    The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has advised Ghanaians in South Africa to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures ahead of planned protest activities expected on June 30, urging them to stay indoors, close businesses where necessary, and avoid unnecessary movement in areas where demonstrations may occur.

    30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Ghana evacuating nationals from South Africa ahead of protests

    Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa says the government is continuing efforts to evacuate more Ghanaian nationals ahead of planned anti-immigration protests scheduled for June 30. According to the commissioner, nearly 1,000 Ghanaians have been successfully repatriated under a voluntary return programme, with additional nationals registered for assistance.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Ghana High Commission distributes World Cup tickets across Canada

    Ghana's High Commission in Ottawa has distributed FIFA World Cup tickets provided by President John Dramani Mahama to Ghanaian supporters across Canada, allowing diaspora members to attend the Black Stars' match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ghana High Commission pauses repatriation registration from June 2

    The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has temporarily suspended registration for the voluntary repatriation exercise for Ghanaians in South Africa, effective June 2, 2026, to process over 1,500 applications already received. The Commission assured that the suspension is temporary and a next registration phase will be announced later.

    4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana High Commission pauses repatriation registration in South Africa

    The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has temporarily suspended registration for its voluntary repatriation programme for Ghanaians in South Africa, effective June 2, 2026, to process over 1,500 applications already received. The Commission stated the suspension is temporary and a next registration phase will be announced in due course.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Over 1,500 Ghanaians in South Africa register for repatriation

    More than 1,500 Ghanaians living in South Africa have registered for a voluntary repatriation exercise coordinated by the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria. The mission temporarily suspended new registrations from June 2, 2026, to process and verify applications, with another registration phase to be announced later.

    1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. MP Okoe Vanderpuije praises Ghana evacuation from South Africa

    The Chairman of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has commended the Government of Ghana for its swift evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following xenophobic attacks targeting foreign African nationals. He praised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ghana's Ambassador for coordinated evacuation efforts and noted the government's commitment to citizen safety abroad.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Ablakwa meets Ghanaian diaspora in South Africa on consular issues

    Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa met with Ghanaians at the High Commission in Pretoria to address community concerns including documentation delays, immigration challenges, employment difficulties, and xenophobic incidents affecting citizens in South Africa.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghanaians in South Africa express desperation to return home amid xenophobia

    At a meeting with Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister in Pretoria, Ghanaian nationals shared accounts of fear and economic hardship amid xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with many expressing a desire to return home. The estimated 20,000 Ghanaians in South Africa face difficult circumstances, including legal uncertainty and claims that government officials push migrants toward illegal status.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Ghana postpones evacuation of 800+ citizens from South Africa

    Ghana has deferred the evacuation of more than 800 Ghanaians stranded in South Africa following xenophobic attacks, postponing the operation scheduled for May 21, 2026, due to mandatory passenger screening, multi-institutional coordination, and flight permit processing delays required by South African authorities.

    21 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

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