Foreign Affairs Ministry releases 1,964 South Africa evacuees’ payment records, signatures

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released the names, signatures, and payment records for Ghanaians who were evacuated from South Africa, according to 3News.

Separately, the South African Department of Health has reported four new laboratory-confirmed mpox cases, bringing the national total to 26 since January 1, 2026. SABC News reports that 25 of these cases are male, with ages ranging from 23 to 50 years. The Western Cape has recorded the most infections with 18 cases; SABC News notes that 16 of these are linked to local transmission and two involve foreign nationals visiting the country.

The Citizen reports that of the 26 total cases, the median age is 37 years. Clade and lineage information is currently available for 17 cases, consisting of 13 associated with the Clade Ib mpox virus and four with Clade IIb. According to SABC News, the first case was reported in Sasolburg in the Free State, and Gauteng has recorded three cases, while the Eastern Cape and Free State have reported two each.

KwaZulu-Natal has one confirmed case. Department spokesperson Foster Mohale urged the public to remain vigilant and seek medical attention if they develop symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, or a rash.

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