Hundreds of Ghanaian nationals repatriated as South Africa ramps up migration enforcement

The Border Management Authority (BMA) says 654 Ghanaian nationals departed South Africa over the weekend as part of coordinated repatriation flights through OR Tambo International Airpor

The Border Management Authority (BMA) confirmed that 663 Ghanaian nationals were processed for repatriation from South Africa to Ghana through OR Tambo International Airport over the weekend, with nine passengers later offloaded after being declared medically unfit to travel.

The authority said in a media statement on Monday, June 8, 2026.

BMA spokesperson Mmemme Mogotsi said the repatriation process was coordinated through the Port Management Committee (PMC), comprising various government stakeholders responsible for facilitating lawful and orderly movement across the port of entry.

“On Saturday, 6 June 2026, a group of 332 Ghanaian nationals was brought to OR Tambo International Airport by the Ghanaian High Commission in Pretoria for repatriation.”