Ramaphosa says South Africa is ‘deeply ashamed’ over treatment of African nationals; social media reacts

Ramaphosa made the remarks at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit, as regional leaders continue discussions over migration, xenophobia and the future of African solidarity, following a wave of anti-foreigner tensions in South Africa that has strained relations with some of its African neighbours.

In May, Ghana formally petitioned the AU to place the issue of xenophobic attacks against African nationals in South Africa on the agenda of its mid-year coordination meeting, describing the matter as one of “urgent continental interest”.

Ghana has raised concerns at the diplomatic and African Union levels following attacks on its citizens and other African nationals in South Africa.