South Africa Vows Action Against Xenophobic Attacks on Migrants

South African authorities pledged to curb xenophobic attacks following a protest from Ghana over violent incidents targeting foreign nationals. The Ghanaian Foreign Minister demanded intervention to stop the violence. South Africa's government emphasized the necessity to uphold constitutional democracy and called for community and civil society cooperation.

South Africa's government has vowed to take firm action against xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, including Ghanaians. This comes in response to violent incidents circulating on social media, prompting Ghana to call for urgent intervention.

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, expressed alarm at the situation in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, where a Ghanaian was harassed over his legal status. Migrant rights advocates argue that foreigners are being unjustly blamed for South Africa's economic challenges.

South African police pledged to identify and prosecute those involved in xenophobic acts, stressing that such behavior undermines the country's constitutional democracy. The police urged community leaders and civil society groups to help prevent future violence and foster dialogue.