Ghana escapes South Africa’s repatriation bill

South Africa is seeking reimbursement from several African countries for part of the costs it incurred in housing and transporting migrants who requested to return to their home countries.

The South African government is now seeking to recover part of the expenditure from the countries concerned, leaving Ghana outside the list of countries being pursued for reimbursement.

The financial implications of South Africa's repatriation efforts were outlined during a briefing to Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs.