By Collins Sarkodieh 
Senior Ghanaian workers employed within South Africa’s mining sector have formally requested evacuation back to Ghana. These workers are expressing deep concerns for their personal safety as the threat of xenophobic violence continues to escalate across the region.
Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, confirmed that the miners reached out to his office through their representatives. The workers are specifically asking to be included in the ongoing repatriation efforts organized by the Government of Ghana, citing heightened anxiety regarding a demonstration scheduled for June 30.
The evacuation process has also sparked a disagreement regarding the legal status of Ghanaians living in South Africa. Commissioner Quashie has publicly refuted claims made by South African officials, who suggested that only 10 out of the 300 previously repatriated individuals possessed the necessary legal documentation.
- Commissioner Quashie maintains that approximately 80 of those individuals were, in fact, lawful migrants residing in the country.
- The disagreement highlights the complexities surrounding the documentation and status of foreign workers during these mass repatriation efforts.
The Government of Ghana is currently moving forward with plans to bring more of its citizens home. Officials are presently in the process of screening a new batch of 600 Ghanaians who are slated to be evacuated from South Africa.
This development underscores the urgent situation faced by the Ghanaian community in South Africa. As the government continues its repatriation strategy, the focus remains on ensuring the safety and orderly return of these workers and their families amidst the ongoing volatility.
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Source: ghananewspage.com