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Thousands More Ghanaians to Leave South Africa This Week

Thousands of Ghanaians are set to leave South Africa this week, citing safety concerns and economic instability.

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About 1,000 more Ghanaians to be evacuated from South Africa on July 26 and 27

Thousands of Ghanaians are expected to return home from South Africa this week as the latest phase of evacuations gets underway.

The latest phase of evacuations, which are expected to cover about 1,000 Ghanaians, will be done in groups. The first flights are scheduled to arrive in Accra on Sunday 26th July and Monday 27th July, 2026.

First Flights Arrive in Accra

The first flights carrying the evacuees are expected to land in Accra on Sunday and Monday. This is the latest development in the ongoing evacuations of Ghanaians from South Africa.

Thousands More Ghanaians to Return Home

The evacuations are a significant development for Ghana, which has a large diaspora community in South Africa. The return of these Ghanaians will bring much-needed support to their families and communities back home.

Evacuations to Continue in Phases

The evacuations are being done in phases, with the latest phase expected to cover about 1,000 Ghanaians. The process is expected to continue in the coming weeks, with more flights scheduled to arrive in Accra.

The latest phase of evacuations is a welcome development for many Ghanaians who have been stranded in South Africa due to various reasons. The return of their loved ones will bring much-needed relief to their families and communities back home. As the evacuations continue, it is expected that more Ghanaians will return home, bringing with them their stories and experiences of living abroad.


Source: 3News

Isaac Nana Yaw Annor

Isaac Nana Yaw Annor, popularly known as King Bygone, is a Ghanaian blogger, publicist and digital publisher, and the editor of Accra Posts. He started out with an entertainment blog, wrote more than 389 articles for Opera News, and worked alongside broadcaster Abeiku Santana on media and publicity from 2016 to 2024. He founded The Gospel Post, We Post Weddings, Nsemwokrom, AfroYard and Culture Gossip, and is a certified software engineer (ALX Africa). Avance Media named him among the Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

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