Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa has warned Ghanaians living in the country to be vigilant after a group of South Africans have served a notice to attack foreigners in the country.[ads2]
According to a statement from the High Commission, in the last month, individuals claiming to represent various groups against the presence of foreigners have announced plans to attack and remove foreigners in the country from their jobs or workplaces or even chase them out of the country.[ads3]
Who would have predicted South Africa would sink this low and on xenophobia against fellow Africans? Is this our payback for the solidarity shown during the days of apartheid? For black South Africa to today turn against Black Africans in South Africa? Cry Biko! Cry Mandela! pic.twitter.com/TNhnLlpl8I
— Gabby Otchere-Darko (@GabbyDarko) September 7, 2022
“Whilst recognising that this is not a government or state policy, such activities by individuals or groups could degenerate into violence aimed at foreigners or threaten their lives, safety and livelihood,” the statement said.[ads4]
“The Mission would thus advise members of the Ghanaian community to be vigilant to any such incident, restrict their movements to safe areas, avoid mass gatherings and refrain from engaging in activities that could result in conflicts, brawls or deterioration in their safety,” it added.
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