The Government of Ghana has condemned the killing of one of its citizens during anti-immigration protests in South Africa, calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible as concerns grow over renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.
In a statement issued by Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the victim was identified as Bashiru Isak, a 40-year-old Ghanaian national who was shot dead in the Khayelitsha area of Cape Town on June 30, 2026.
Key Highlights:
- Ghana condemned the killing of citizen Bashiru Isak in Cape Town.
- It demanded the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
- The shooting occurred during anti-immigration protests.
- Ghana condemned rising xenophobic attacks on African migrants.
- Ghanaians in South Africa were urged to avoid protest areas.
- The unrest has displaced many foreign nationals, including Nigerians, Zimbabweans, and Mozambicans.
According to the ministry, the fatal shooting occurred during demonstrations linked to a wave of anti-immigration protests that have swept across parts of South Africa, coinciding with a deadline issued by campaigners demanding that undocumented migrants leave the country.
The protests, reportedly organised by the March and March movement, have taken place in cities including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town, with demonstrators calling for the removal of undocumented foreign nationals.
“The Government of Ghana condemns, in the strongest terms, this senseless act of violence and the rising tide of xenophobia targeting African nationals, including Ghanaians, in South Africa,” the ministry said.
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Ghana also disclosed that it had previously submitted a formal petition to the African Union Commission over recurring xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa and expressed hope that the issue would be considered at the Commission’s next statutory meeting.
The government advised Ghanaians residing in South Africa to remain vigilant, avoid areas where protests are taking place and contact the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria through its emergency channels if they require assistance.
The latest incident comes amid renewed anti-immigration demonstrations that have displaced many foreign nationals from their homes and businesses in parts of South Africa.
Migrants from several African countries, including Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, have reportedly been affected by the unrest, prompting renewed calls for South African authorities to take stronger action against xenophobic violence and protect foreign residents.
