Increasingly frequent xenophobic attacks and rising anti-foreigner sentiment in South Africa are prompting many Ghanaian migrants to flee the country and return home. Hostility against foreign nationals, often fueled by economic frustrations and targeted community campaigns, has made South Africa unsafe for many African migrants. Upon returning to Ghana, many of these individuals face significant challenges, including financial instability, psychological distress, and difficulties reintegrating into the local economy after years of living abroad.
- A growing number of Ghanaian migrants are leaving South Africa due to escalating violence and safety concerns.
- Anti-foreigner sentiment in South Africa is often driven by high unemployment, poverty, and the scapegoating of migrants for local economic challenges.
- Organized movements in South Africa have actively targeted foreign nationals, leading to raids on businesses and physical displacement.
- Returning migrants face difficult reintegration processes in Ghana, often struggling to secure employment and housing.
- Advocates are calling for improved support systems and government-backed reintegration programs to assist returning citizens in rebuilding their lives.
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7:34 vark this guy.
Only 10 of the 300 were documented. Thank you March and March.
I am sure this news channel is no w owned by an American. The way it is reporting news these days, it is like I am watching Fox News
so why was it a problem when trump does it?
The Ghanaian did the same to Liberians so I guess
Xenophobia only exists on DW news
God forgive our countrymen
Start with explaining how you see anti-immigrant and xenophobia as the same thing?
DW YOUR MAD
DW rhinos, a lot of them didn't even have valid travel documents. They overstayed here for such along time that their passorts even expired.
I guess they don't want to blame the failed policies & the rampant corruption thats plagued it.
I thought Europe was the only "racist" place in the world???
🤔🤔🤔
Can u visually identify one?
Immigration is a wonderful thing, but open borders aren't. And attacking immigrants is a lawless activity that should be stopped. The government needs to be proactive and gather all parties together to find a viable way forward. However, the Ghanaian representative is disingenuous, talking about how none of the Ghanaians have criminal records. How can that be when the vast majority don't have proper documentation? I say this because at O.R. Tambo, out of 300 Ghanaians who left, only 10 had proper documentation. How can that be okay? Clearly, this situation needs to be addressed by the government, but they have been dragging their feet. Also, the expert isn't clear about kids being prevented from attending school; he is misdirecting the problem. South African kids weren't able to attend public schools near their neighborhoods, yet foreign kids took all their spots. How is that okay? There should be a diplomatic way to resolve this issue. I can sort of understand both parties. It doesn't seem like a difficult situation to understand and solve. We all know what is right and what should be done, but we're quick to make excuses and to be defensive.
Let the UN Security Council make South Africa economically isolated like Zimbabwe or Venezuela by blocking all exports from South Africa due to the alleged government-sponsored, genocide-like activities of the current minority ANC party and President Cyril Ramaphosa in South Africa, as well as the cruelty shown by some citizens against vulnerable people and the mass destruction of property and wealth hard-earned by hardworking individuals. Suspend South Africa’s UN membership immediately for its alleged actions against humanity. Block access to air navigation services, port licenses, electricity generator tech, and electronics as well.
How can we as South Africans not see that the government is the problem not fellow Africans… who's next?????
Bro got an earring
Why South Africa is Xenophobia while in Europe is Anti foreigners. Write what you like while we do what we like.
From Ghana 🇬🇭 to South Africa… Ghanaians 🇬🇭 NEVER FORGET… The Pay TIME will Come ✍️ ✍️ ✍️ ✍️
Misleading headlines they were here without right papers and difficult to track after some of them committed crimes
Well well well.
A situation, that MSM and Politicians everywhere, can't blame on the "FAR RIGHT"!
As if it's a country
Dale McKinley is Zimbabwean so he will stand with his people. Interview March and March.
What happened to africa for africans we keep hearing in the comments?
DW reporting is so bad !
Given South Africa’s crime rate I’m shocked anyone would go there in first place.
From just one person to over 300 people showing up for the flight — that’s growth, impact, and real support. Big respect to everyone who believed in the journey. This is only the beginning ✈️🔥
What is Zimbabwe doing for its people?
it's not protests against immigration, it's against ILLEGAL immigration… there's a difference. how many of the Ghanaians had legal documents?
Ghana is pro immigration so these kinds of things surprise Ghanaians.
Well well well, 10 out 300 were documented
I love how many think march and march & operation Dudula have a colonialist agenda. But the NGOs, Kaax & other anti SA groups are directly led by yts 😂😂
Construction machinary is on sale in first world countrys meby they could build thier owns apartments in Ghana so they dont get imbaresed and kicked out of anouther country its just measurment tape and blueprint they can do it to.
If white people were doing this they would be labeled as racist 😮
Africa should stay together,this is sad 😢
You cannot call it racist, when Africans are against migration themselves??? 😄😄😄
An Eye For An Eye That's All 😢
For some extra context on this story, South African immigration officials say only 10 of nearly 300 Ghanaians registered for voluntary return were legally living in the country. Home Affairs official Stephen van Neel said most were undocumented, non-compliant, or had overstayed their permits. The development comes amid ongoing tensions in South Africa over immigration, where foreign nationals have faced hostility and accusations of taking jobs meant for South Africans.
This is why Al Jazeera is a much better news source. They have repeatedly said the protest is against "undocumented immigration.", given how the Western World has treated immigrants over the last few years, the haughtiness of this news anchor's tone is quite laughable
30 June is a deadline, after that anything can happen.
Wish the UK Did the Same .Well Done South Africa .Protect You Services
The funny thing is that the Ghanaian government could only repatriate those who were documented, who aren’t a problem in South Africa, but couldn’t repatriate the undocumented ones, who are the real issue.
Speak to Rhamaphosa
It's all Trump's fault lol Sorry but SA was a $hithole long before he came into politics. These NGOs make billions on illegal immigration
So, North and south Africa are anti-african? What do they both have in common?
They going to Germany
SA has an illegal migration issue, this is a fact.
He fails to mention that the challenges are as a result of many business choosing to employ undocumented immigrant instead of South Africans to avoid paying minimum regulated salaries.