The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has advised Ghanaians living in the country to be cautious of their movement.
The Commission said there is a potential danger of upcoming protests against foreigners in the country.
This, it says, has been broadcast by some groups in the country.
Even though it admits, it is not a state policy, it has a greater potential of degenerating into violence.
“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,” a statement issued on Tuesday, September 6 said.
It has also asked Ghanaians in South Africa to avoid mass gatherings.
“The Mission would, thus, like to advise the members of the Ghanaian community to be vigilant to such incidents, restrict their movements to safe areas, avoid mass gatherings, and refrain from activities that could result in conflict, brawls, or deterioration in their safety,” a portion of the statement added.
Meanwhile, it has asked members of the Ghanaian community to contact the Mission for further assistance when needed.
“Members of the Ghanaian community may contact the Mission in the case of emergency or any attacks,” the statement concluded.
South Africa has had a recent violent history of xenophobia against Africans.
Other African nationals have been scapegoated and blamed for economic insecurity, crimes, and government failures.
They have been targets of nationwide protests and shutdowns characterised by mob violence, looting, and torching of their businesses.
Latest Stories
- Minority demands major expenditure cuts by government to alleviate economic downturn
4 mins - Ghanaian nurses to work in UK under new deal – Agyemang Manu
19 mins - Do not prevent your children from going to school – Education Minister urges farmers
34 mins - NGO wants government to reduce prices of goods to encourage charity work
45 mins - Adding value to agric will create more jobs for youth – Obuasi MCE
49 mins - Our aides are not our spokespersons – Visually impaired tells public
1 hour - ‘Gobɛ’ is not food for the poor; it’s expensive these days’ – Fameye
1 hour - Facial recognition metric app saved NSS GH₵112m – Executive Director
2 hours - SOS Children’s Villages holds STEM exhibition fair for schools in Juaben
2 hours - Take up farming seriously instead of leaving it to the aged – Paramount Chief urges youth
2 hours - Mandela Washington Fellows tackle Climate Change through Sustainable Agricultural Practices
2 hours - Rotary Club of Ho donates ICT lab to deprived Dodome Avexa Basic School
2 hours - 5th Colloquium of International Geoscience Programme underway at University of Ghana
2 hours - Journalists urged to change societal perception about persons with disabilities
2 hours - Labour unions kick against any ‘haircut’ on pension funds of workers
3 hours