Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after anti-immigrant protests
Ghanaian nationals have begun returning home from South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant protests that have raised safety concerns. Approximately 300 individuals, including women and children, participated in a voluntary repatriation process due to fears for their safety. South African authorities are collaborating with Ghana to manage the repatriation of around 800 citizens who wish to leave the country.
- ▪About 300 Ghanaians were repatriated from South Africa following anti-immigrant protests.
- ▪Only 10 of the 300 individuals were found to be legally in South Africa, indicating many were in non-compliance with immigration laws.
- ▪The protests have been fueled by accusations that undocumented migrants contribute to crime and unemployment in South Africa.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 39 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ What’s behind South Africa’s anti-migrant protests? — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after anti-immigrant protests - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests — BBC News
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Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after anti-immigrant protestsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 27, 2026, 05:59 PMUpdated May 27, 2026, 05:59 PMJOHANNESBURG, May 27 - Ghanaian nationals queued at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport early on Wednesday to board one of the first flights home after waves of anti-immigrant protests in South Africa heightened safety concerns.The group of 300 people included women and children, in what authorities described as a voluntary repatriation process for Ghanaian citizens who say they no longer feel safe.South African authorities have been working with Ghanaian authorities on a list of around 800 people who have indicated they want to leave.A South African immigration official, who was not identified…
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