Audio By Carbonatix Minority in Parliament has called on the Foreign Affairs Ministry to consider issuing a travel advisory for citizens intending to visit South Africa, citing what they describe as worsening safety concerns affecting Ghanaians living there. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews' The Pulse, the ranking member on parliament's foreign affairs committee argued that it is long overdue for the government to formally caution citizens, especially those without urgent or essential reasons to travel. His comments follow a series of xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaians and other African nationals in South Africa. According to the Damango MP, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, the current situation in South Africa is “quite dire,” with reports suggesting that some foreign nationals, including Ghanaians, are living in fear due to rising insecurity. “The situation in South Africa is highly volatile. Ghanaians who already live there are living in an environment of fear and threat,” he said. He added that a formal advisory from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration would help citizens make informed decisions about travel plans. “If you do not have anything extraordinary or so important to do in South Africa, you are probably better off staying away. I think such a caution will be welcome,” he stated. Travel advisories are typically issued by governments to inform citizens about potential risks in foreign countries, including security threats, civil unrest, or health emergencies. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Ghanaians Minority South Africa travel advisory DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story ‘Tax compliance is a moral duty’ – Finance Minister Ato Forson appeals to Ghanaians No burial without justice – Ghana blocks funeral, demands probe into citizen’s killing in South Africa That era is over – Ghana vows accountability for every citizen killed abroad Minority cries ‘political persecution’ over arrest of Maxwell Kofi Jumah No Ghanaian killed in xenophobic attacks – Envoy debunks viral death claims Xenophobia: Centre for Global Affairs and Responsible Governance urges AU intervention in South Africa Minority demands urgent action over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa Minority demands Mahama-Ramaphosa talks over attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa South African court orders immediate deportation of Robert Mugabe’s son Minority’s call for John Jinapor’s resignation is baseless – Steve Manteaw Latest Stories CCCFS praises EPA Ghana for publishing 233 EIA reports, urges deeper access at district level39 seconds Ghanaians should be advised against non-essential travel to South Africa – Minority3 minutes Government lifts curfew on Gushegu District communities following improved security6 minutes NACOC intercepts 5 million opiod tablets of tapentadol in major drug bust10 minutes Ghana engages American aircraft manufacturer Boeing in renewed push to relaunch national carrier13 minutes Leadership at Beloved Tanyigbe: Togbe Etoi Kodzo II speaks on his 9th Anniversary of Enstoolment14 minutes E&P’s gold sale vindicates Damang bid – Sammy Gyamfi17 minutes Employers urged to use AI to improve safety workplace18 minutes NDPC chair calls for creation of auto zones to restore spatial planning discipline18 minutes Lightwave sues Health Minister over alleged ‘false and damaging’ remarks, demands apology19 minutes Witties Ghana signs Ghana most Beautiful’s Sarfoa as influencer for Clinell Wipes22 minutes Students displaced after storm rips off school roof in North Tongu31 minutes E&P’s 100% gold sale to GoldBod sets benchmark — Legal Rep33 minutes Photos: Mahama visits Akosombo Dam, calls for upgrade after fire incident36 minutes Damang Mine sells 100% of first gold output to GoldBod, BoG in historic move37 minutes