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The South African government has pushed back against Ghana after Accra called for alleged xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa to be discussed at the upcoming African Union summit in Egypt.

This comes after Ghana asked the AU to formally discuss the recent violence and intimidation targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa, saying the incidents had sparked concern across the continent.

Ghana also called for investigations into possible human rights violations and stronger protection for African migrants.

In a statement issued late on Friday, the SA Department of International Relations and Cooperation said the government had already condemned the incidents and acted swiftly through law enforcement.

"The South African government moved swiftly to condemn acts of confrontation and intimidation and directed all law enforcement agencies to promptly take the necessary actions within the laws of the Republic to guarantee the safety of citizens, residents and visitors and to bring to book all perpetrators whose actions are inconsistent with the rule of law and fundamental values of our Constitution,"

The department added that South Africa remains committed to engaging Ghana and other African partners through established diplomatic channels and warned against the spread of unverified information and social media content that could inflame tensions between countries.

It also said it was regrettable that the matter had been escalated to the African Union adding that "should the AU deem it appropriate to place the matter on the Agenda, South Africa will also propose an agenda item on the push and pull factors of migration".

"South Africa remains open to continued diplomatic engagement and constructive dialogue with any State on matters of mutual concern, hence South Africa finds Ghana’s decision to escalate concerns about irregular migration to the African Union regrettable.

"However, should the AU deem it appropriate to place the matter on the Agenda, South Africa will also propose an agenda item on the push and pull factors of migration, including good governance, rule of law, and democracy, in accordance with the Constitutive Act of the AU".

The SA Department of International Relations and Cooperation said the government had already condemned the incidents and acted swiftly through law enforcement...


The s/a government is just playing hide and seek.

It also said it was regrettable that the matter had been escalated to the African Union adding that "should the AU deem it appropriate to place the matter on the Agenda, South Africa will also propose an agenda item on the push and pull factors of migration


Very irresponsible government. I've never seen a more irresponsible government/people.


Very shameful. SMH!

brain54:
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[i] South Africa will also propose an agenda item on the push and pull factors of migration

Very irresponsible government. I've never seen a more irresponsible government/people.

Very shameful. SMH!

Mahama and Tinubu will have to explain why they've made their countries inhabitable for their citizens. Game on...

RandDigital:
Mahama and Tinubu will have to explain why they've made their countries inhabitable for their citizens. Game on...

I've come to realize you guys have a warped sense of logic...

Different from the way the rest of the world see things.


It's always no use trying to argue with your logic.


Your sense of reasoning is just weird. ISwearagod!

At this stage I don't think diplomacy is of any use again...


It's to hit you guys back and hit you hard.


South Africa will also propose an agenda item on the push and pull factors of migration

Just imagine this talk. You guys are really weird!

brain54:
I've come to realize you guys have a warped sense of logic...Different from the way the rest of the world see things.

Ghana is upset Operation Dudula caught their citizen flouting SA laws by living and trading in SA on an expired visitors visa after commiting visa fraud. If that's "the way you do things in the rest of the world" you'll have your chance to say so at the AU Summit. Shalom.

RandDigital:
Ghana is upset Operation Dudula caught their citizen flouting SA laws by living and trading in SA on an expired visitors visa after commiting visa fraud. If that's "the way you do things in the rest of the world" you'll have your chance to say so at the AU Summit. Shalom.

I'm not going to argue with you...


As I said it's always frustrating to do so with you guys. The Ghanian government confirmed the person in question had legal documents and visa.

Besides if anyone out stays their visa or commits fraud in your country they are legal steps to take through the appropriate authorities to either repartrate them or legal procedures through court actions Instead of molesting and attacking people on the streets.





I don't know why it's so difficult for you guys to understand that. But like I said I'm not here to argue with you. I don't want to be frustrated this night with some warped logic and reasoning!

RandDigital:
Mahama and Tinubu will have to explain why they've made their countries inhabitable for their citizens. Game on...

We are conquerors who came to conquer you guys in your lands,you all are envious of us prospering in your lands while your lazy ass men sleep all day.

Don't worry we coming to buy up your lands and collect all your beautiful women.

Hahahahaha!

brain54:
Besides if anyone out stays their visa or commits fraud in your country they are legal steps to take through the appropriate authorities to either repartrate them or legal procedures through court actions Instead of molesting and attacking people on the streets.!

The Ghanaian was apprehended by the community but never assaulted - it's all over social media, you can check it out.

Assaults on foreign nationals can be reported to the police but unfortunately if you're undocumented you're likely not going to report. So who's to blame for that? The SA govt? Please...

Nah who dem wan con fight?

LordBiden:
We are conquerors who came to conquer you guys in your lands,you all are envious of us prospering in your lands while your lazy ass men sleep all day.

Don't worry we coming to buy up your lands and collect all your beautiful women.

I see you're trying hard to be provocative and display bravado in an attempt to recover from the public display of weeping you did a few days ago. Go to sleep baby girl 🍼🍼🍼

RandDigital:
The Ghanaian was apprehended by the community but never assaulted - it's all over social media, you can check it out.

Assaults on foreign nationals can be reported to the police but unfortunately if you're undocumented you're likely not going to report. So who's to blame for that? The SA govt? Please...

Maybe you are talking of a different Ghanian case...


The one I'm referring to was the Ghanian that had his face pummelled and chased down the street by some macho/boxer looking fellow who seemed to be practicing his boxing skills on the poor Ghanian.


You are just playing ostrich because it's not the first time foreigners have been attacked on the streets of South Africa on the excuse of whatever.

Assaults on foreign nationals can be reported to the police but unfortunately if you're undocumented you're likely not going to report. So who's to blame for that? The SA govt? Please

So because they are undocumented it's okay to use them as target practice and assault testing level just because they can't report to the authorities?

Why don't you catch them and bundle them back to their country of origin instead?

brain54:
So because they are undocumented it's okay to use them as target practice and assault testing level just because they can't report to the authorities?

Why don't you catch them and bundle them back to their country of origin instead?

My guy I don't condone xenophobia but the system is so corrupt that the same undocumented people or criminals will be back on the streets the next day after paying the officials.

South Africans have been complaining about this for decades and at some point it's logical that things would turn violent out of frustration. South Africans have been protesting, destroying their own infrastructure in an attempt to get the attention of authorities to no avail. Judicial probes are now showing the extent of corruption in the police force, for instance, revealing connections with the criminal underworld and top cops are getting arrested.

So, my point is the SA situation is complex - it's not as easy as collect and deport undocumented immigrants and criminals. Public frustrations boil over from time to time.

Therefore, other African governments need to stop overburdening SA with their problems - they should step up and make their countries conducive for their citizens.

RandDigital:
My guy I don't condone xenophobia but the system is so corrupt that the same undocumented people or criminals will be back on the streets the next day after paying the officials.

South Africans have been complaining about this for decades and at some point it's logical that things would turn violent out of frustration. South Africans have been protesting, destroying their own infrastructure in an attempt to get the attention of authorities to no avail. Judicial probes are now showing the extent of corruption in the police force, for instance, revealing connections with the criminal underworld and top cops are getting arrested.

So, my point is the SA situation is complex - it's not as easy as collect and deport undocumented immigrants and criminals. Public frustrations boil over from time to time.

Therefore, other African governments need to stop overburdening SA with their problems - they should step up and make their countries conducive for their citizens.

Nobody is overburdening sa with their problems...


The South African government should also fix it's corruption problems and get it's acts in order!

brain54:
Nobody is overburdening sa with their problems...

The South African government should also fix it's corruption problems and get it's acts in order!

How many South Africans are in Nigeria draining your public resources? How many Nigerians are in SA?

That's overburdening.

You're proving to be the one with "the warped sense of logic".

RandDigital:
How many South Africans are in Nigeria draining your public resources? How many Nigerians are in SA?

That's overburdening.

You're proving to be the one with "the warped sense of logic".

So where did I say they were south Africans in Nigeria...?


Everyone knows you don't travel. You prefer to sit in your country as local champions. Because you are too scared of receiving a taste of your own medicine and are too used to and satisfied with being in your comfort zone.


When I talked about overburdening I meant it's in your head as most of the foreigners come into your country and contribute positively to your economy.


Warped logic always stems from warped understanding.


Fix your corruption issues and stop looking for where to channel your anger and frustration!

brain54:
So where did I say they were south Africans in Nigeria...

Everyone knows you don't travel. You prefer to sit in your country as local champions.

Warped logic always stems from warped understanding.

Fix your corruption issues and stop looking for where to channel your anger and frustration!

We're definitely fixing our corruption problem and those corrupting our officials😉. We're cleaning house and we'll be better off afterwards. See you at the AU Summit. Shalom.

RandDigital:
We're definitely fixing our corruption problem and those corrupting our officials😉. We're cleaning house and we'll be better off afterwards. See you at the AU Summit. Shalom.

Who are those corrupting your officials...?


Bro take responsibility for once. You guys never do. Genesis of your whole problem!

brain54:
Who are those corrupting your officials...?

Bro take responsibility for once. You guys never do. Genesis of your whole problem!

You wanna tell me undocumented immigrants and criminals don't offer bribes? Bro, take responsibility - your people are too desperate to be out of Nigeria. I took responsibility by admitting we have officials and have now put judicial probes in place.

Your turn.

RandDigital:
You wanna tell me undocumented immigrants and criminals don't offer bribes? Bro, take responsibility - your people are too desperate to be out of Nigeria. I took responsibility by admitting we have officials and have now put judicial probes in place.

Your turn.

They offer bribes to corrupt officials that request them...

Is it undocumented immigrants that are corrupting your officials? Is it undocumented immigrants that made zuma go to prison for collecting bribe?


Take responsibility bro and stop shifting blames!

brain54:
They offer bribes to corrupt officials that request them...

Is it undocumented immigrants that are corrupting your officials? Is it undocumented immigrants that made zuma go to prison for collecting bribe?

Take responsibility bro and stop shifting blames!

Oh poor innocent undocumented law breakers - they can do no evil 🥲 - according to brain54. I'm here on NL reading about how corrupt your citizens are. But somehow they turn into angels once they cross into the confines of the SA borders. I get you 😉.

Tired of playing this game. SA govt has records upon records that they probably use to shut the Nigerian govt up with regarding the conduct of her nationals in SA. All shall be revealed at the AU Summit. Can't wait. Shalom.

RandDigital:
Oh poor innocent undocumented law breakers - they can do no evil 🥲 - according to brain54. I'm here on NL reading about how corrupt your citizens are. But somehow they turn into angels once they cross into the confines of the SA borders. I get you 😉.

Tired of playing this game. SA govt has records upon records that they probably use to shut the Nigerian govt up with regarding the conduct of her nationals in SA. All shall be revealed at the AU Summit. Can't wait. Shalom.

Who said they were innocent...?🤷

You were the one who insinuated that your officials were being corrupted by undocumented immigrants.


You can read about how corrupt my citizens are but won't see how violent and high crimes/prone to crime your citizens are. You guys aren't exactly corruption free also you said so yourself and corruption cases against some of your officials are they for all to see.

Records upon records you say... sometimes I'm tempted to ask how old you are. Your level maturity is questionable.


As I said earlier I think diplomacy with you guys is utterly useless.

You too shalom. Hakuna mattata!

brain54:
Records upon records you say... sometimes I'm tempted to ask how old you are. Your level maturity is questionable.

As I said earlier I think diplomacy with you guys is utterly useless.

You too shalom. Hakuna mattata!

Buhari came to SA following one of the rounds of attacks and after meeting with the SA president he accosted Nigerians living in SA. SA pulled out records upon records.

So, you're the one who's a bit wet behind the ears, lil bro 🍼🍼🍼, go to sleep.

Mr Buhari told Nigerians living in various parts of the world, especially in South Africa, to adhere to the laws of the country they reside and ensure compliance with market laws.

“Like it is said, ‘when you are in Rome behave like the Romans’. Always be law-abiding,’’ he said.

Lots of deleted posts on this thread

RandDigital:
Buhari came to SA following one of the rounds of attacks and after meeting with the SA president he accosted Nigerians living in SA. SA pulled out records upon records.

So, you're the one who's a bit wet behind the ears, lil bro 🍼🍼🍼, go to sleep.

Mr Buhari told Nigerians living in various parts of the world, especially in South Africa, to adhere to the laws of the country they reside and ensure compliance with market laws.

“Like it is said, ‘when you are in Rome behave like the Romans’. Always be law-abiding,’’ he said.

Weirdo what is outstanding and special about that quote...?


To behave like a Roman in Rome and to obey local laws of a country. What is so deep about that comment? Buhari simultaneously condemned the attacks on Nigerians and called for their protection. He did not justify the violence itself.


See why I said it's frustrating talking to you? Such logic!

RandDigital:
How many South Africans are in Nigeria draining your public resources? How many Nigerians are in SA?

That's overburdening.

You're proving to be the one with "the warped sense of logic".

Randdigital, there are over 3.1 million refugee/migrants that live in Nigeria and no one is bothering them.

There are about 4 million who live in Ivory coast

Another 4 million in Kenya

South Africa has roughly 5 million.

Why is it only you people in Africa that have issues with immigrants running amok?

RandDigital:
Oh poor innocent undocumented law breakers - they can do no evil 🥲 - according to brain54. I'm here on NL reading about how corrupt your citizens are. But somehow they turn into angels once they cross into the confines of the SA borders. I get you 😉.

Tired of playing this game. SA govt has records upon records that they probably use to shut the Nigerian govt up with regarding the conduct of her nationals in SA. All shall be revealed at the AU Summit. Can't wait. Shalom.

According to your stats SA, crime committed by foreigners as compared to locals is 3%.

Don't go embarass yourself at the AU.

I am doing my own part to reciprocate the treatment. We shall be turning off our t.v. this worldcup for all South African games as we did when they were off to olympics during apartheid.

#BOYCOTTSAWORLDCUP.

brain54:
Weirdo what is outstanding and special about that quote...?
To behave like a Roman in Rome and to obey local laws of a country. What is so deep about that comment? Buhari simultaneously condemned the attacks on Nigerians and called for their protection. He did not justify the violence itself.

See why I said it's frustrating talking to you? Such logic!

I get you - the same criminally minded Nigerians you complain about on the daily miraculously turn to angels when in SA. Coolio - ostrich with its head in the sand.

Great news is that South Africans are no longer be gaslighted. Go on social media - were gatvol (enough is enough). Everybody back to their papa land.

RandDigital:
I get you - the same criminally minded Nigerians you complain about on the daily miraculously turn to angels when in SA. Coolio - ostrich with its head in the sand.

Great news is that South Africans are no longer be gaslighted. Go on social media - were gatvol (enough is enough). Everybody back to their papa land.

You don't even know the line of argument to pick and stick to...


Is it only Nigerians in South Africa that are being targeted because they are criminals or are all other black foreigners in South Africa - Ghanians, Congolese etc also criminals?


Are you chasing these foreigners out of your country because they are criminals or because they overburdening your infrastructure?


You guys are even confused what you are even fighting for.


The way I see it you are just angry birds looking for where to channel your frustrated energy.


Now it's Nigerians being criminals.... when tackled on that you would change mouth and say illegal migrants. Argument neither here nor there. Just frustrations and anger from bitter people.


Channel your frustrated minds to the right source of your problem. Nigerians and black migrants- most of who contribute to the growth of your economy are not the source of your problems.


Look inwards not where to shift blame and responsibility. It's always gaslighting when someone tries to reason with you. The whole world is against South Africa. Only you guys are always right with your strange behaviors and reasoning!

brain54:
You don't even know the line of argument to pick and stick to...

Is it only Nigerians in South Africa that are being targeted because they are criminals or are all other black foreigners in South Africa - Ghanians, Congolese etc also criminals?

Are you chasing these foreigners out of your country because they are criminals or because they overburdening your infrastructure?

You guys are even confused what you are even fighting for.

The way I see it you are just angry birds looking for where to channel your frustrated energy.

Now it's Nigerians being criminals.... when tackled on that you would change mouth and say illegal migrants. Argument neither here nor there. Just frustrations and anger from bitter people.

Channel your frustrated minds to the right source of your problem. Nigerians and black migrants- most of who contribute to the growth of your economy are not the source of your problems.

Look inwards not where to shift blame and responsibility. It's always gaslighting when someone tries to reason with you. The whole world is against South Africa. Only you guys are always right with your strange behaviors and reasoning!

🙄🙄🙄

2 pages later, you still here? Thought you were done debating South Africans because we have "warped logic".

RandDigital:
🙄🙄🙄

2 pages later, you still here? Thought you were done debating South Africans because we have "warped logic".

Is that the subject of discussion here...?

Now you want to tell me when to debate or not? Body just dey sweet you. Maybe you think I'm a migrant in your country you want to tell me what to do!

AU way be toothless bulldog

Abeg, make them go sit down.