# Ghanaian authorities are today repatriating the first group of its citizens, who have asked to leave South Africa. More than 800 Ghanaians had registered for voluntary evacuation, with 300 departing on a repatriation flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport today. This follows a wave of protests against illegal immigration in South Africa in recent weeks. Home Affairs Immigration and Law Enforcement head, Stephen van Neel, told the SABC that they encountered challenges during the verification process:
First group of Ghanaian nationals expected to be repatriated from South Africa today [SOUND]
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