After an extensive immigration screening at OR Tambo International Airport, 295 undocumented Ghanaians were repatriated from South Africa, highlighting the challenges of immigration enforcement.
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has confirmed the repatriation of 295 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following an extensive immigration screening operation at OR Tambo International Airport.
The repatriation follows a wave of anti-illegal immigration protests across parts of South Africa with a major protest planned for June 30.
The Ghanaian government as a result launched a voluntary repatriation programme for citizens wishing to return home, following growing concerns about safety and wellbeing amid heightened tensions linked to the demonstrations.
BMA commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato said officials spent nearly eight hours processing 300 Ghanaian nationals ahead of their departure on a chartered flight arranged by the Ghanaian government through its High Commission in Pretoria.
