Demonstrators carry placards calling for stricter action against illegal immigration during a march in Johannesburg.
More than 800 Ghanaians have formally registered for evacuation from South Africa, prompting the Government of Ghana to delay the planned repatriation exercise as authorities finalise logistical and legal arrangements.
The development was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ghana), which said the evacuation, initially scheduled to begin on May 21, 2026, has been deferred by several days to allow for coordination between Ghanaian and South African authorities.
“The Government of Ghana notes that more than 800 Ghanaians have registered with our High Commission in Pretoria seeking to be evacuated due to the latest wave of xenophobic attacks,” the ministry said.
Officials said the postponement was necessary due to procedural requirements, including passenger screening, inter-agency coordination and flight clearances.
