South Africa warns Ghana against 'spectacles' during citizens' evacuation

On June 6, 2026, South Africa warned Ghana that it would 'not tolerate public spectacles' during the evacuation of Ghanaian citizens from the country amid anti-immigrant tensions. Ghana organized repatriation flights for hundreds of its nationals following xenophobic violence. South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola responded on X to a video from his Ghanaian counterpart, criticizing misinformation. A viral video showing the alleged assault of a Ghanaian man sparked outrage.