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Ghana High Commission in Pretoria

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Ghana's diplomatic mission in South Africa handling repatriation registration and safety alerts for Ghanaians amid xenophobic attacks.

2026-04-282026-06-15

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has announced the temporary suspension of registration for the ongoing voluntary repatriation exercise for Ghanaians residing in South Africa.

    Ghana High Commission suspends repatriation registration for Ghanaians in South Africa
  3. Joy Online

    The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has announced the temporary suspension of registration for the ongoing voluntary repatriation exercise for Ghanaians residing in South Africa.

    Ghana High Commission suspends repatriation registration for Ghanaians in South Africa
  4. The Chronicle

    More than 1,500 Ghanaians living in South Africa have registered for the ongoing voluntary repatriation exercise being coordinated by the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria.

    Over 1,500 Ghanaians in South Africa Register for Repatriation
  5. Joy Online

    oreign Affairs, led by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, for what he described as “decisive leadership and compassion in coordinating the evacuation exercise in collaboration with Ghana’s Ambassador to South Africa, Benjamin Quarshie, and officials of the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria

    Okoe Vanderpuije hails gov’t over swift evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa
  6. May 2026
  7. Joy Online

    An emotionally charged atmosphere engulfed the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, as Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, met with members of the Ghanaian community during an official engagement aimed at addressing

    Photos: Ablakwa meets Ghanaian community in Pretoria
  8. Joy Online

    At an emotionally charged meeting with Ghana’s Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, at the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, distressed Ghanaian nationals shared painful accounts of fear, legal uncertainty and economic hardship amid the gro

    ‘I’m sick and tired of this country’ – Ghanaian in South Africa pours out frustrations at meeting with Foreign Affairs Minister
  9. The Chronicle

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday that the evacuation exercise, which was scheduled to begin on May 21, 2026, had been deferred by a few days to allow Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria to satisfy mandatory South African evacuation requirements.

    Ghana Postpones Evacuation Of Citizens From South Africa Over Screening, Flight Permit Delays
  10. Joy Online

    The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has cautioned Ghanaians living in Durban and surrounding areas to exercise heightened vigilance ahead of a planned anti-immigration demonstration scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

    Ghana High Commission warns Ghanaians in Durban ahead of anti-immigration protest
  11. Joy Online

    On April 28, 2026, the Ghana High Commission in South Africa issued a public advisory urging Ghanaians to exercise caution and avoid areas where demonstrations were expected to take place.

    South Africa says it will cooperate with AU review of xenophobia claims after Ghana petition
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has issued an urgent safety alert to Ghanaian nationals following a surge in harassment, intimidation, and forced shop closures targeting foreign-owned businesses.

    Ghana High Commission in South Africa issues urgent safety alert
World & Region

Ghana High Commission pauses repatriation registration from June 2

The News

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

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

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Ghana High Commission warns Ghanaians in Durban of anti-immigration protest

    The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has cautioned Ghanaians in Durban ahead of a planned anti-immigration demonstration on May 13, 2026, advising them to avoid protest areas, carry valid identification and immigration documents, and temporarily close businesses.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. South Africa pledges cooperation with AU xenophobia review after Ghana petition

    South Africa's government said it will cooperate with any African Union process examining xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals, after Ghana petitioned the AU over recurring violence and threats targeting African migrants. Ghana's foreign affairs minister urged the AU to discuss the matter at its June meeting, citing deaths, destruction of businesses, and growing insecurity.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ghana High Commission warns nationals of safety risks in South Africa

    The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has issued a safety alert to Ghanaian nationals following a surge in harassment, intimidation, and forced shop closures targeting foreign-owned businesses, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal Province and several townships. The Commission advised citizens to remain vigilant, avoid confrontational encounters, monitor local news, and report incidents to local police and the High Commission.

    7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Government facilitates return of Ghanaian from South Africa xenophobic attacks

    Ghana's government has facilitated the safe return of Emmanuel Akowuah Asamoah, a Ghanaian national who appeared in a viral video linked to recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. He arrived in Ghana on May 5, 2026, accompanied by Ghana's High Commissioner, and was received by Foreign Affairs ministry officials; the government condemned the attacks and said it would monitor the situation while relying on South African authorities to address it.

    6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Ghana High Commission warns nationals in South Africa of xenophobia risks

    The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has advised Ghanaians to exercise heightened caution ahead of planned demonstrations over immigration issues, citing reports of xenophobic incidents targeting foreign nationals. The mission urged shop owners to close businesses and residents to avoid protest areas and public gatherings that could escalate into confrontations.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

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