Stranded Ghanaians in South Africa plead for fresh evacuation window

Ghanaians still stranded in South Africa have appealed to the government to reopen its voluntary evacuation exercise, saying they are desperate to return home after losing their jobs, businesses and accommodation amid renewed xenophobic attacks.

However, some citizens who remain in South Africa say their circumstances have continued to deteriorate and want government to provide another opportunity for them to return.

She added that the situation had become particularly difficult for Ghanaians without valid work permits, and urged the government to consider extending the evacuation exercise to allow those still in distress to return home.