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Ghana: 2 Ghanaians Killed in Renewed Xenophobic Attacks in SA - Foreign Affairs Minister

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that two Ghanaians were killed in South Africa amid renewed xenophobic attacks. The victims, Bashiru Isaac and Kojo Antwi, died in separate incidents, and Ghana has lodged a formal protest while continuing diplomatic and legal efforts.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jul 28, 2026 Published Aug 14

Ghana Confirms Two Citizens Killed in South Africa Violence

Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that two Ghanaian nationals were killed in South Africa following a resurgence of xenophobic violence. The announcement came during a news conference in Accra, where the minister detailed the incidents and the government's response.

Victims and Incidents

According to Minister Ablakwa, the victims were attacked in two separate locations: Khayelitsha in Cape Town and Prieska in the Northern Cape Province. He identified the deceased as Bashiru Isaac, a 44-year-old father of three who was fatally shot in Khayelitsha, and Kojo Antwi, who was killed in Prieska on July 18.

Government Response

The minister described the attacks on African migrants as "deeply disturbing" and stated that the government would continue to pursue justice for the victims through diplomatic and legal channels. He also revealed that Ghana had lodged a formal protest with South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation, following an initial rejection of claims by South African authorities that one of the victims had been misidentified.

Investigation and Repatriation

Minister Ablakwa provided details on the handling of the victims' bodies. The body of Mr. Isaac arrived at Kotoka International Airport on July 14 and was transferred to the 37 Military Hospital for an independent autopsy, after Ghana was unable to obtain the official South African post-mortem report. While Ghana has completed its own coroner's report, it is still awaiting the South African autopsy findings to guide further legal and diplomatic action.

Regarding the second victim, Kojo Antwi, the minister said investigations are ongoing to determine whether his killing was directly linked to xenophobic motives.

Context and Related Developments

Minister Ablakwa linked the recent wave of violence to campaigns by some civic groups, including March and March and Operation Dudula. He noted that these groups' activities had evolved from efforts purportedly aimed at cleaning cities into targeting African migrants through harassment, intimidation, and so-called citizen arrests.

The announcement comes amid broader efforts by Ghana to assist its citizens in South Africa. Earlier reports indicate that 926 Ghanaians were evacuated from Johannesburg in the first phase of an emergency evacuation exercise, with a second phase expected to evacuate about 1,000 more.

As the situation develops, Ghana's government has emphasized its commitment to ensuring the safety of its nationals abroad and seeking accountability for the deaths of its citizens.

How this outlet told it

AllAfrica as of Jul 28, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC

Framing: Ghanaian government's response to xenophobic violence — Condemnatory and concerned

Facts Included:

Two Ghanaians killed in xenophobic violence in South Africa
Victims attacked in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, and Prieska in the Northern Cape Province
Bashiru Isaac, 44, fatally shot in Khayelitsha
Kojo Antwi killed in Prieska on July 18
Ghana lodged formal protest with South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation
926 Ghanaians evacuated from Johannesburg in first phase of emergency evacuation exercise
Second phase of evacuation expected to evacuate about 1,000 more Ghanaians

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AllAfrica as of Jul 28, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC

Framing: Ghanaian government's response to xenophobic violence — Condemnatory and concerned

Facts Included:

Two Ghanaians killed in xenophobic violence in South Africa
Victims attacked in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, and Prieska in the Northern Cape Province
Bashiru Isaac, 44, fatally shot in Khayelitsha
Kojo Antwi killed in Prieska on July 18
Ghana lodged formal protest with South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation
926 Ghanaians evacuated from Johannesburg in first phase of emergency evacuation exercise
Second phase of evacuation expected to evacuate about 1,000 more Ghanaians

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimTwo Ghanaians have been killed following a resurgence of xenophobic violence in South Africa.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via AllAfrica as of Jul 28, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC
ClaimThe victims were attacked in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, and Prieska in the Northern Cape Province.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via AllAfrica as of Jul 28, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC
ClaimBashiru Isaac, 44, a father of three, was fatally shot in Khayelitsha.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via AllAfrica as of Jul 28, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC
ClaimKojo Antwi was killed in Prieska on July 18.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via AllAfrica as of Jul 28, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC
ClaimGhana lodged a formal protest with South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via AllAfrica as of Jul 28, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC
Claim926 Ghanaians were evacuated from Johannesburg in the first phase of an emergency evacuation exercise.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via AllAfrica as of Jul 28, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC
ClaimA second phase of evacuation is expected to evacuate about 1,000 more Ghanaians.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via AllAfrica as of Jul 28, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: AllAfrica 7 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-14