Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa has announced the second batch of Ghanaian nationals approved to return home under the ongoing voluntary evacuation programme, with the group scheduled to depart on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
The release of the list follows the temporary suspension of registration for the exercise, a move the mission said was necessary to allow for the processing and verification of the high volume of applications received.
In a notice addressed to the Ghanaian community in South Africa, the High Commission outlined key travel arrangements and requirements for those selected for the upcoming departure.
According to the mission, all approved evacuees must report to the High Commission in Pretoria on the evening of Saturday, June 6, for verification, briefing sessions and the completion of pre-departure procedures.
The High Commission also appealed to individuals whose names appear on the approved list but who no longer wish to travel to notify the mission by Thursday (June 4) noon.
It explained that such notifications would enable other eligible applicants to be considered for available seats.
To ensure a smooth departure process, the mission indicated that each traveller will be allowed two checked bags, with a maximum weight of 23 kilograms per bag. Any luggage exceeding the approved weight limit will not be accepted.
Parents and guardians travelling with children have been advised to carry all necessary travel documentation, including consent letters where required, Road-to-Health cards and child weighing cards.
The notice further stated that applicants who have been issued Emergency Travel Certificates (ETCs) will receive the documents at the airport on the day of departure.
Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria is coordinating the evacuation exercise in collaboration with relevant South African authorities as efforts continue to facilitate the safe and orderly return of Ghanaian nationals who have opted to leave the country due to the xenophobic attacks.
