Ghana has declined to host South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for a planned state visit, leading to increased diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
The Ghanaian government cited worries over the reported killing of a Ghanaian citizen and alleged xenophobic attacks against its nationals as reasons for the cancellation.
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Ramaphosa’s visit, anticipated in early August to enhance relations, has been postponed until the safety of Ghanaians in South Africa is sufficiently addressed. This decision follows the death of 40-year-old Ghanaian fashion designer Bashiru Isak, who Ghana claims was shot during protests related to renewed anti-immigrant violence in Khayelitsha on June 30.
Ghana has lodged a formal protest with South Africa, calling the incident a senseless act of xenophobic violence and demanding accountability for those involved.
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In contrast, South Africa disputes Ghana’s claims, asserting that no deaths occurred during the demonstrations that involved thousands of protesters nationwide.
South Africa’s Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, accused Ghanaian officials of disseminating false information and expressed concern over the narrative suggesting that South Africa is xenophobic.
This disagreement highlights ongoing issues regarding the safety of African migrants in South Africa, where past incidents of violence against foreign nationals have raised widespread alarm.
