South African FM rejects Ghanaian claims over anti-migrant violence

JOHANNESBURG, June 7 — South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has rejected claims made by a Ghanaian official over recent anti-migrant violence in South Africa, saying some allegations were inaccurate and unverified. In a video statement posted on social media platform X on Saturday, Lamola reposted an interview by Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and said he was “deeply disappointed,” describing Ablakwa’s remarks as “riddled with misinformation and factual inaccuracies.” In the interview, Ablakwa raised concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in South Africa, citing reports of deaths and injuries linked to recent anti-migrant violence.