Ghana Announces Second Batch of Evacuees Returning from South Africa on June 7

According to the mission, the selected evacuees will depart South Africa on Sunday, June 7, 2026, as part of efforts to facilitate the safe return of Ghanaians who have chosen to leave the country. The announcement comes days after the High Commission temporarily suspended registration for the evacuation exercise to enable authorities to process and verify the large number of applications received. In a notice issued to the Ghanaian community in South Africa, the High Commission outlined key arrangements for the upcoming departure. All approved travellers are required to report to the mission in Pretoria on the evening of Saturday, June 6, for verification, pre-departure briefings and the completion of necessary travel procedures. The mission also urged individuals whose names appear on the approved list but who no longer intend to travel to inform the High Commission by noon on Thursday, June 4. It said this would allow other eligible applicants to be considered for any available spaces. As part of the travel guidelines, each passenger will be permitted two checked bags, with a maximum weight of 23 kilograms per bag. Luggage exceeding the approved limit will not be accepted. Parents and guardians travelling with children have been advised to carry all relevant travel documents, including consent letters where applicable, Road-to-Health cards and child weighing cards. The High Commission further indicated that evacuees issued with Emergency Travel Certificates (ETCs) will receive the documents at the airport before departure. The evacuation exercise is being coordinated by Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria in collaboration with South African authorities as efforts continue to ensure the orderly and safe return of Ghanaian nationals affected by the recent wave of xenophobic violence.