South African authorities promised on Friday to crack down on anyone carrying out xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians and other foreigners, a day after Ghana protested over videos of violent incidents circulating on social media.<\/p>\n
Ghana\u2019s foreign affairs minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa summoned South Africa\u2019s envoy on Thursday and called for an \u201cintervention to prevent further escalation\u201d.<\/p>\n
Campaigners for migrant rights say foreigners have been scapegoated in South Africa for its economic woes.<\/p>\n
Ablakwa expressed concern about an incident in KwaZulu-Natal where a Ghanaian was confronted, asked to provide proof of his legal status and told to leave and \u201cfix his country\u201d, his ministry said on X.<\/p>\n
South Africa\u2019s police ministry said those found participating in or inciting xenophobic acts would be identified, apprehended and brought before the courts.<\/p>\n
\u201cActs of lawlessness, intimidation and violence against migrant communities have no place in our constitutional democracy,\u201d international relations and co-operation minister Ronald Lamola told a meeting of government officials.<\/p>\n
Violence against migrants was a threat to South Africa\u2019s constitutional order, Lamola added. The police asked community leaders and civil society groups to help prevent further attacks and promote dialogue.<\/p>\n
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