They have demanded a full investigation after Bashiru Isak was shot dead during anti-immigration demonstrations in Cape Town.

Ghana has strongly condemned the killing of one of its citizens during the recent wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, calling for a swift investigation and the prosecution of those responsible.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that 40-year-old Bashiru Isak was fatally shot in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on June 30, as anti-immigration demonstrations intensified in parts of South Africa.

The ministry described the killing as a senseless act of violence and expressed deep concern over what it said was a growing pattern of xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants living in the country.

According to the ministry, Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria has formally lodged a protest with South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and filed a complaint with the South African Police Service (SAPS), urging authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure those responsible are held accountable.

At the request of Ghanaian officials, an autopsy has been completed, while preparations are underway to repatriate Isak’s body to Ghana for burial.

Ghana has also petitioned the African Union Commission to urgently address the incident, calling on South Africa to fulfill its international obligations to protect foreign nationals and prevent further attacks against migrant communities.

The ministry further urged Ghanaians residing in South Africa to remain vigilant, avoid areas affected by unrest, and contact the Ghana High Commission’s emergency services if they require assistance.

The latest killing comes amid renewed concerns over xenophobic violence in South Africa, where recurring anti-migrant protests have raised fears for the safety of foreign nationals and prompted calls for stronger protections across the continent.