The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has issued a warning to Ghanaians residing in South Africa on the ongoing rise in demonstrations against foreigners living there by various organized groups.
The High Commission emphasized the purpose of specific groups in South Africa who have stated plans to target foreigners in a statement released on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
According to the statement, “in the past month, individuals claiming to represent various groups against the presence of foreigners have announced or aired plans to attack, rusticate, or remove foreigners from their employment or workplaces and even out of the nation beginning in September 2022.”
It cautioned that “such activities by individuals or groups could degenerate into violence aimed at foreigners, or threaten their lives, safety and livelihood.â€
It therefore advised Ghanaians resident in the country “to be vigilant to any such incidents, restrict their movement to safe areas, avoid mass gatherings and refrain from engaging in activities that could result in conflict, brawls or deterioration in their safety.â€
The High Commission also urged members of the Ghanaian community to contact the mission “in case of emergency or any attacks†via telephone.