Foreign Affairs Ministry To Evacuate Ghanaians In SA If....

Following violent attacks on African migrants in South Africa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hannah Tetteh has hinted that Ghanaians living in that country will be evacuated if necessary.

This, however, will be based on the advice from the Ghana Embassy in South Africa.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hannah Tetteh confirmed that one Ghanaian, Emmanuel Quarcoo, has been killed as a result of the xenophobic attacks.

According to Hannah Tetteh, Emmanuel was found dead by the roadside with head injuries.

African ambassadors in South Africa will meet on Friday over the xenophobic attacks in the South African city, Durban.

Reports indicate that at least five people have been killed in the last two weeks following the attacks that targeted shops and homes owned by Somalis, Ethiopians, Malawians and other immigrants.

South African locals are accusing foreigners of taking their jobs and rendering them unemployed.

However, Hannah Tetteh tweeted that the matter is being investigated by the South African Police and Ghana's 'Embassy is following up on this matter.'

African migrants in South Africa say they are living in fear following the attacks. Over 1,000 foreigners in Durban have reportedly fled their homes and are now living in makeshift camps under Police guard.