TRAVEL ADVISORY – South Africa
ACCRA, 1 ST JUNE, 2026 – The Government of the Republic of Ghana has observed with great
concern, the increasing xenophobic attacks in South Africa targeted at Africans by groups
presenting themselves as anti-immigrant vigilantes which have resulted in degrees of injuries,
closure and takeover of businesses, looting and loss of properties.
The Mahama Administration has taken a number of steps including conveying formal protests at
the highest diplomatic level, summoning the South African Acting High Commissioner in Accra,
petitioning the African Union and evacuating our nationals.
The Government of Ghana hereby advises Ghanaian nationals to exercise extreme caution in their
travel plans and avoid non-essential travel to South Africa until further notice.
Ghanaian nationals in the country are urged to maintain regular contact with the Ghana High
Commission for consular services.
The Government of the Republic of Ghana will continue to collaborate with the relevant authorities
of the Republic of South Africa to facilitate the evacuation of Ghanaian nationals to ensure their
safety.
In the meantime, the Government of the Republic of Ghana wishes to call on the Government of
the Republic of South Africa to provide adequate security for targeted groups of Africans in its
territory and take measures to enforce law and order in the spirit of genuine Pan-Africanism and
African integration.
The Government of the Republic of Ghana reiterates its commitment to prioritizing the welfare of
Ghanaian nationals home and abroad.
TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES
