Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, has assured all Ghanaians resident in that country but are desirous of returning home that they will be duly repatriated.
His assurance follows a viral video in which a Ghanaian man is seen appealing for evacuation.
“The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has taken note of a viral video circulating on social media in which a Ghanaian national is seen appealing for evacuation assistance. The High Commissioner, H.E. Benjamin Quashie, has since engaged the individual, Mr. Sylvester Boakye, regarding the matter,” the Commission posted on Facebook on May 21.
According to the post, “During the engagement, Mr. Boakye acknowledged that he proceeded to the airport independently, without prior contact with the High Commission or adherence to the established coordination procedures.
The Mission has assured him of its readiness to provide the necessary assistance to facilitate his safe return to Ghana once all required processes and arrangements are duly completed.”
“The Mission further assures the Ghanaian community in South Africa that efforts are actively underway to ensure a safe and orderly evacuation process for all persons who voluntarily registered for repatriation,” the post read.
It urged members of the Ghanaian community requiring assistance or further clarification to contact the High Commission.
Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the postponement of the planned evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa following the latest wave of xenophobic attacks in the country.
According to the Ministry, the evacuation exercise, which was scheduled to commence on May 21, 2026, has been deferred by a few days to allow Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria to complete the necessary legal and logistical requirements.
The government disclosed that more than 800 Ghanaians have so far registered with the High Commission seeking evacuation due to safety concerns arising from the attacks.
In a statement issued on May 21, the Ministry explained that the delay was necessary because of mandatory passenger screening processes, multi-institutional coordination and flight permit requirements imposed under South African regulations.
“The planned evacuation has been deferred by a few days to enable our High Commission meet these evacuation conditions,” the statement noted.
The Ministry further revealed that Ghanaian and South African authorities have agreed on enhanced and more efficient pre-evacuation arrangements to help speed up the process.
It added that senior government officials from both countries remain actively engaged to ensure the successful evacuation of affected Ghanaians.
The Government assured citizens stranded in South Africa that efforts are ongoing to guarantee their safe return home.
