‘I Can Never Return’: Over 300 Ghanaians to Be Evacuated from South Africa amid Xenophobic Fears
Scores of Ghanaian nationals gathered at their High Commission in Pretoria as the embassy began screening the first 300 volunteers for evacuation. Over 800 registered after nationwide anti-migrant protests in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape called for the departure of non-South Africans by June. Ghana’s High Commissioner in South Africa highlighted the climate of intimidation that has driven many to seek repatriation despite most living there legally. He stressed that prompt action is needed to protect citizens and preserve diplomatic ties between the two countries. Those in line to leave shared harrowing personal stories. Fredrick described life in Johannesburg as a “risk” and vowed never to return. Hairdresser Sylvester Boakye detailed his struggles with missed flights and bribery by officials. Another decade-long resident spoke of a recent beating in Soweto that finally convinced him to head home.
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