The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Ghanaian national Bashiru Isak during anti-immigrant demonstrations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on June 30, 2026, describing the incident as a senseless act of violence linked to rising xenophobic attacks.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Ghana has formally protested the killing through its High Commission in Pretoria and lodged a complaint with the South African Police Service after confirming the victim’s identity and notifying his family. An autopsy has also been conducted at the government’s request.
The government is demanding a full, transparent and expedited investigation leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. It also called on South African authorities to strengthen protection for Ghanaian nationals and other foreign residents affected by xenophobic violence.
The Ministry further noted that Ghana’s petition to the African Union Commission on xenophobic attacks against African nationals in South Africa remains active and urged the continental body to address the issue as a matter of urgency at its next statutory meeting.