Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa to receive financial package, allowance and other benefits

• Government says Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa will receive financial support and transportation assistance upon arrival.

• Returnees will also benefit from reintegration allowances, free psychosocial support, and access to job and startup opportunities.

• The intervention follows ongoing xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa.

In a public notice issued by the Ministry, government assured affected citizens that comprehensive reintegration measures had been put in place to support them upon their return to Ghana.

According to the statement, all evacuated Ghanaians will receive a “Welcome Home Financial Package” to assist them in resettling after their return from South Africa.

Government also disclosed that returnees would benefit from transportation assistance to enable them travel to their various destinations across the country.

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In addition, evacuees are expected to receive a reintegration allowance as part of efforts to support their transition back into their communities and economic life.

The Ministry further stated that free psychosocial support services would be provided for affected individuals, many of whom may have experienced trauma and emotional distress during the attacks and evacuation process.

Another major intervention announced by government is the inclusion of returnees in a special national database for job placements and startup opportunities.

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“Entry into a special database for jobs and startup opportunities” forms part of the support package outlined by the Ministry.

Government reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare and protection of Ghanaian citizens abroad.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following renewed reports of xenophobic violence.

In a Facebook post, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stated that the affected citizens had complied with earlier instructions by registering with Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria.

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According to him, the Ghanaians sought assistance after the latest wave of attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa.

The latest evacuation exercise follows renewed xenophobic tensions in the country, where some foreign nationals, including Ghanaians, have reportedly faced harassment, intimidation, and violent attacks.

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Concerns intensified in recent weeks after videos circulating on social media allegedly showed foreign nationals being threatened and assaulted.