The Leader of Concerned Ghanaians in South Africa, Bra Moro, has dismissed suggestions that the killing of a Ghanaian national in South Africa is connected to recent anti-immigration protests in the country.
Bra Moro clarified that the victim was shot on June 29, 2026, one day before nationwide demonstrations against immigration took place on June 30.
According to him, the timing of the incident shows that it cannot be directly linked to the organised protests that took place across several South African cities.
“The gentleman was shot on June 29th, 2026, which had nothing to do with the March and March protests,” he said.
Bra Moro warned that linking the killing to the protests without evidence could spread misinformation and create unnecessary fear among Ghanaians living in South Africa.
He explained that such narratives risk worsening tensions and complicating efforts by authorities and community leaders to manage the situation.
“We rather dilute it, you make it more difficult for us Ghanaians in SA,” he added.
The community leader further alleged that the attack was carried out by a vigilante group, and not participants in the anti-immigration demonstrations. However, he did not provide additional details on the group involved or the circumstances leading to the shooting.
His comments come at a time of heightened concern following anti-immigration protests in parts of South Africa, where demonstrators called for stricter enforcement of immigration laws.
The situation prompted several foreign missions, including Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria, to advise nationals to stay indoors, avoid unnecessary movement, and temporarily suspend business activities until tensions eased.
The incident has also triggered a diplomatic exchange between Accra and Pretoria, with both governments presenting differing accounts of the circumstances surrounding the killing.
Ghanaian authorities have called for a full investigation, while South African officials have rejected claims linking the death to the protests.
Meanwhile, the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria says it is closely monitoring developments and maintaining contact with South African law enforcement agencies. It has also urged Ghanaians living in the country to remain calm, vigilant, and to follow official safety guidelines as investigations continue.
