By Francis Kobena Tandoh
The second batch of Ghanaian evacuees in South Africa are scheduled to depart on June 7, Ghana’s High Commission in the southern African country has announced.
The notice comes after the High Commission released the official list of the second batch of evacuees scheduled to return home as part of the ongoing voluntary evacuation exercise for Ghanaian nationals.
The mission temporarily suspended registration for the programme to enable the processing and verification of the large number of applications already received.
In a notice issued to the Ghanaian community in South Africa, the High Commission outlined arrangements for applicants whose evacuation requests have been approved.
According to the mission, all approved evacuees scheduled to travel on June 7 are required to report to the High Commission on the evening of Saturday, June 6, for verification, briefing and other pre-departure formalities.
The notice further stated that each traveler will be permitted two checked bags, with a maximum weight of 23 kilograms per item. Luggage exceeding the prescribed limit will not be accepted.
Parents and guardians travelling with children have been advised to carry all required travel documents, including consent letters where applicable, Road-to-Health cards and child weighing cards.
The High Commission added that travellers issued with Emergency Travel Certificates (ETCs) will receive the documents at the airport on the day of departure.
Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria is coordinating the voluntary evacuation exercise in collaboration with relevant authorities as efforts continue to facilitate the safe return of Ghanaian nationals who have opted to leave South Africa.
The Ghanaian government evacuated some 300 Ghanaians from South Africa on May 27 following xenophobic attacks against African migrants in recent times. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
Find the notice by Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa below;
