The Government of Ghana has expressed profound shock and sadness following the fatal shooting of Mr. Bashiru Isak, a 40-year-old Ghanaian national, in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. The tragedy occurred on Monday, June 30, 2026, during demonstrations tied to ongoing xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa.
In a strongly-worded press statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Ghanaian authorities condemned the killing and the wider pattern of violence targeting African 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 taking of any life is unacceptable, and those responsible must be brought to justice without delay,” the statement read.
Acting on instructions from the Ministry, the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has lodged a formal protest with South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation. Additionally, the High Commission has filed an official complaint with the South African Police Service after confirming Mr. Isak’s identity and notifying his family.
Ghana is now calling for a comprehensive, transparent, and expedited investigation into the killing, insisting that South African authorities identify, arrest, and prosecute those responsible. The government also urged South Africa to bolster security measures for Ghanaian nationals and other foreign residents who may be at risk from xenophobic violence.
“We also reiterate our call on the South African authorities to ensure enhanced protection for all Ghanaian nationals in affected communities,” the Ministry stressed.
The Ghanaian government’s statement underscores the urgent need for justice and safety for its citizens abroad, particularly in the face of rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com