South Africa

Also known as: Republic of South Africa · South Africa 2010 · South African

2026-04-242026-09-15

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September 2026
7 SeptJoy Online
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says a total of 1,964 Ghanaian nationals have been evacuated from South Africa following the deterioration of security conditions and a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals. …
Xenophobic attacks: 1,964 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa – Ablakwa
7 SeptJoy Online
The government spent GH¢49.72 million to evacuate 1,900 Ghanaians from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks that threatened the safety of African migrants, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed. …
Xenophobic attacks: Ghana spent GH¢49.72m evacuating 1,900 citizens from South Africa
7 SeptJoy Online
… Namibia under South African occupation, Western Sahara trapped in territorial limbo, and then apartheid South Africa. …
Jerry Aye: The life & times of Robert Mugabe
5 SeptJoy Online
The government of Ghana has concluded its evacuation exercise for citizens affected by the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with about 1,900 Ghanaians brought back home, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced. …
Ghana concludes evacuation of citizens from South Africa; total returnees reach 1,900 – Ablakwa
4 SeptJoy Online
… The South African Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille, used the gathering to make a case for a more connected African tourism industry. …
ATLF2026: Culture, investment and tourism take centre stage as Africa’s tourism leaders gather in Polokwane
4 SeptJoy Online
… th the Black Stars often playing on the back foot and scoring just two goals in four competitive matches. “I watched all the matches and me personally, I’m not impressed,” Lamptey told 3Sports. “If I look at the team that went to the World Cup, the first World Cup in South Africa …
I’m not impressed by Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz – Odartey Lamptey
3 SeptJoy Online
… In South Africa, women traders continue to sustain urban economies despite regulatory obstacles and persistent inequalities. …
From recognition to redistribution: Women’s leadership and the future of Africa’s economy
3 SeptJoy Online
I am in Polokwane, Limpopo Province, South Africa, attending the 8th edition of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum, which has brought together tourism and hospitality stakeholders from across Africa to discuss how to grow travel, investment and tourism on the continent. …
Cultural diplomacy amid Ghana-SA tensions as South African tourism leaders wear Ghanaian Kente
3 SeptJoy Online
Abraham Mofokeng still carries the wounds of the bloody suppression of a protest in South Africa 66 years ago. …
Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa
3 SeptJoy Online
… Ghana does not need to photocopy Kenya, Tanzania or South Africa. But neither must we behave as though the only available options are English forever or tribal war by Friday. …
When English became the safest Ghanaian language

World & Region

Visa restrictions limiting African business opportunities, says Otchere-Darko

The News

Gabby Otchere-Darko, founder of the Africa Prosperity Network, argues that visa restrictions between African countries are costing businesses opportunities and hindering efforts to create a single African market through the AfCFTA, saying visa application delays cause businesspeople to miss time-sensitive meetings and that free movement of people is essential for business mobility.

8 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Visa restrictions limiting African business opportunities, says Otchere-Darko
Gabby Otchere-Darko, founder of the Africa Prosperity Network, argues that visa restrictions between African countries are costing businesses opportunities and hindering efforts to create a single African market through the AfCFTA, saying visa application delays cause businesspeople to miss time-sensitive meetings and that free movement of people is essential for business mobility.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Body of missing South African runner found near Johannesburg
South African police confirmed the death of Elizabeth Moselakgomo, a jogger who went missing during a routine run and was found east of Johannesburg on Saturday. Her body is one of five discovered half-naked and bruised in the Kempton Park area; police say the similarities are sufficiently concerning to issue a public warning, though they are not linking the deaths to a serial killer.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Bringing Ghanaians home isn't always solution to abroad crises
An analysis argues that Ghana's tendency to evacuate citizens in difficulty abroad—exemplified by repatriating musician Barosky from Manchester and 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa at a cost of over GH¢49 million—often misses the real need: targeted support to help people maintain their livelihoods abroad rather than fleeing back home.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Nigeria parliament boycotts South Africa over migrant safety
Nigeria's parliament has suspended official visits to South Africa and ordered lawmakers to boycott South African-hosted legislative activities, citing reports of attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants. Since 2022, 98 Nigerians have died in mob and hate-related incidents there, and 1,695 Nigerians have been voluntarily evacuated this year amid xenophobia-related tensions.
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Sunday 13 September

Russia's youth festival offers pathways for Ghanaian partnerships
Over 20 Ghanaian youth are participating in the 2026 International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg, Russia, where the CEO of the Ghana Russia Centre for Commerce and Relations says the event could unlock business partnerships, scholarships and joint ventures in entrepreneurship, technology, media, education and culture.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
BRICS summit in Delhi gathers leaders amid tensions
Indian Prime Minister Modi hosted a BRICS summit in Delhi where leaders including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Iran's president gathered to discuss becoming "rule-shapers" rather than "rule-takers" in global affairs. The meeting provided a platform to reassess relationships amid the Iran-Middle East conflict, though reaching agreement on a new global order proved difficult.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Young Africans among 10,000 delegates at Russia youth festival
About 10,000 young people from 191 countries, including representatives from 19 African nations, gathered in Ekaterinburg, Russia for the week-long 2026 International Festival of Youth (September 11–17), which provides a platform for young leaders to participate in activities covering media, entrepreneurship, science, education, technology, public administration, culture, sport and civic engagement.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

Ghanaian ordinary passport holders access 41 visa-free countries
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghanaian citizens can travel to at least 41 countries across Africa, the Caribbean and other regions without obtaining a visa in advance under visa waiver arrangements, though permitted stay durations vary—most offer up to 90 days, while Grenada, Maldives and Zambia allow 30 days.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

Two Nigerians killed in Johannesburg, raising xenophobic attack concerns
Bishop Michael Fakunle and James Nwankwo were killed in separate incidents in Johannesburg on September 4 and 5, respectively. A former Nigerian minister claimed they were the seventh and eighth Nigerians killed in South Africa in 2026, with concerns raised about xenophobic violence and involvement of South African police.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Six Nigerians extradited to US for alleged romance scams
South African police are handing over six Nigerians to FBI agents for alleged online romance scams targeting over 100 US women and defrauding them of more than 100 million rand ($6m). The suspects, arrested in 2021, are believed to be members of Black Axe, a Nigerian crime syndicate tied to human trafficking, internet fraud, and murder, and will face wire fraud and money-laundering charges in the US.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority demands documentary evidence for GH¢49m evacuation costs
Parliament's Minority has questioned the government's reported GH¢49 million expenditure for evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, requesting detailed records to verify the spending despite supporting the evacuation itself.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Parliament Minority questions credibility of SA evacuation cost figures
The Minority in Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has raised concerns that the Minister of Foreign Affairs's announced figures for the 2026 evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa at a cost of GH¢49.72 million cannot be fully verified against underlying records, citing discrepancies with earlier public accounts.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 10 September

Ubuntu Aquatics wins Africa Youth Tourism Innovation Challenge
Ubuntu Aquatics CC in Namibia won the 2025 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge, with the award presented at the 2026 Africa Tourism Leadership Awards in Polokwane, South Africa's Limpopo Province. Several other African tourism organisations, destinations and individuals were also recognised for contributions to tourism development across the continent.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority demands documents for GH¢49.7m South Africa evacuation
The Minority in Parliament is demanding comprehensive documentary evidence to support the government's reported expenditure of GH¢49.7 million on the voluntary evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Minority says financial and operational records are necessary to enable Parliament and the public to independently verify how the funds were spent.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

Debt levels alone don't determine national poverty; how money is used does
An opinion piece argues that high debt-to-GDP ratios do not inevitably harm nations; what matters is whether borrowed funds expand productive capacity and are used responsibly. The article cites examples of countries with debt exceeding 100–200% of GDP that remain economically stable, and notes that Ghana's debt crisis reflects how money was spent rather than how much was borrowed.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority demands itemised account of GH¢50m evacuation spending
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority is demanding a detailed breakdown of the government's reported GH¢49.7 million expenditure on the evacuation and reintegration of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, arguing that the humanitarian nature of the exercise does not exempt it from public scrutiny.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 8 September

Senegal and Cape Verde faced over 120 unsafe air days
An Africa Clean Air Network report found that parts of West Africa, particularly Senegal and Cape Verde, experienced more than 120 days in 2025 when air quality exceeded the World Health Organization's daily safety guideline for PM2.5 particles, primarily due to seasonal Saharan dust.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC's Nukpenu defends evacuation procurement, accuses NPP of hypocrisy
NDC member Anthony Nukpenu has accused the NPP of hypocrisy for demanding detailed procurement information on the GH¢49.7 million evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, arguing the party applied different standards during COVID-19 emergencies. Nukpenu said the Auditor-General will scrutinise the procurement process and that nothing will be shielded.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak striker John Antwi seeks Black Stars recall
Hearts of Oak striker John Antwi hopes to be called up to the Black Stars after scoring twice in Hearts' 4-0 opening win over Berekum Chelsea. Head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to name his squad in coming days for September 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa's education systems train youth for survival, not creation
A Joy Online opinion piece argues that African societies repeatedly emphasize the continent's deficits and external dependencies, risking that young people internalize poverty and lack as identity rather than circumstance. The author contends that this narrative neglects to teach African youth what Africa can become, positioning solutions as arriving from elsewhere rather than being built locally.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana repatriates nearly 7,000 distressed citizens since 2025
The Foreign Ministry has facilitated the repatriation of 6,936 distressed Ghanaians since 2025, including 4,972 from countries such as Libya, Cambodia and Kuwait, and 1,964 recently evacuated from South Africa. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the government is committed to protecting the welfare and dignity of Ghanaian citizens abroad.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Stranded Ghanaians in South Africa seek renewed evacuation window
Ghanaians remaining in South Africa have appealed to the government to reopen its voluntary evacuation exercise after losing jobs, businesses, and accommodation amid xenophobic attacks. The government ended the exercise after 1,964 returnees arrived on September 4, but some citizens say their circumstances have deteriorated and want another opportunity to return home.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana to establish Diaspora Consular Fund for emergency aid
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will establish a Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund to finance emergency assistance, evacuations, and repatriations for Ghanaians in distress abroad. The announcement follows the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa during a resurgence of xenophobic attacks.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Upper West farmer urges government to boost local maize production
The 2023 Upper West Regional best farmer, Mr Sumaila Doho, has called on the government to adopt policies that improve Ghana's maize production and competitiveness, arguing that Ghana has the potential to become a maize-surplus country but continues to spend millions on imports while local farmers struggle to find markets.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

Opposition seeks itemised account of South Africa evacuation spending
The Minority in Parliament has called for a detailed breakdown of the GH¢49.7 million reportedly spent by the government on evacuating and reintegrating Ghanaians from South Africa, saying the disclosure must be accompanied by transparency and accountability to enable Parliament and the public to understand how funds were utilised.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Jinapor demands transparency on GH¢49.72m evacuation cost
Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, has called for greater transparency over the GH¢49.72 million the government spent to evacuate 1,900 Ghanaians from South Africa during xenophobic attacks, saying transparency and value for money remain important principles of public expenditure.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Expert defends GH¢49.7m cost of South Africa evacuation
International relations expert Dr Ishmael Hlovor has defended the government's GH¢49.7 million expenditure on evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, arguing that emergency operations naturally incur higher costs because services such as flights cannot be secured at planned-travel rates.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana spent GH¢49.7m evacuating citizens from South Africa
The government disclosed that the total cost of evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa amounted to GH¢49,721,786, covering flights, transportation, accommodation, medical care, and repatriation of remains. The Government of Ghana provided GH¢33,721,786, while businessman Ibrahim Mahama and his company Engineers and Planners donated the remaining GH¢16 million.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spent GH¢33.72m on South Africa evacuation
The government spent GH¢33.72 million on the emergency evacuation of 1,900 Ghanaians from South Africa, while businessman Ibrahim Mahama's Engineers and Planners contributed GH¢16 million, bringing the total cost to GH¢49.72 million, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →