Audio By Carbonatix Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has disclosed that South African authorities have identified individuals behind recent xenophobic attacks and have pledged to take decisive action against them. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, April 25, Mr Quashie revealed that he had been summoned by South African officials who assured him of their commitment to addressing the situation. “Yesterday, I was summoned by the South African authorities, and they told us they know the people behind these acts, and they will go to great lengths against them,” he stated. Meanwhile, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed that the South African government has expressed regret over the incidents and pledged to investigate the attacks. According to him, the assurance followed diplomatic engagements after viral videos surfaced showing harassment involving Ghanaian nationals. Mr Ablakwa noted that Ghana has strongly condemned the attacks and continues to engage South African authorities to ensure the safety of its citizens. He added that discussions with his South African counterpart underscored the need for swift action to prevent a recurrence, stressing that Ghana expects firm measures to protect the rights and dignity of foreign nationals. 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: Attacks Ghana Xenophobic 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 Kwame Akuffo urges Ghana to address local xenophobia while condemning attacks abroad Abirem MP demands a unified African response to Xenophobic attacks in South Africa AU must act on Xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians in South Africa – Ken Ashigbey Ghana Gas pushes for tariff increase to sustain operations and future investment Ghana launches standards to boost local grinding media manufacturing Ghana begins airlifting Hajj pilgrims on May 1 ‘Statesmanship over partisanship’ – Sam Jonah hails Otumfuo for honouring Kufuor, Mahama and Akufo-Addo GSE market cap hits GH¢279billion as total value traded surges 40% week-on-week Livestream: Newsfile discusses S.A. xenophobia, galamsey, mine tensions and dumsor Ghana’s economy stabilising, open for big business again – Mahama to business leaders Latest Stories Gov’t has made significant gains in galamsey fight – RCOMSDEP Coordinator24 minutes Kwame Akuffo urges Ghana to address local xenophobia while condemning attacks abroad30 minutes Abirem MP demands a unified African response to Xenophobic attacks in South Africa44 minutes South African authorities have pledged to tackle xenophobic attacks – Ghana’s High Commission49 minutes AU must act on Xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians in South Africa – Ken Ashigbey52 minutes S.A Xenophobia Attacks: President Mahama must engage Ramaphosa – Ken Ashigbey52 minutes Volta River Authority extends Employee Volunteer Programme to SOGASCO55 minutes Damang mine takeover: Council of Imams in Ashanti region backs Ibrahim Mahama1 hour From Awareness to Action: CFLE Africa drives Youth Financial Empowerment at 5th National Conference2 hours Lilian Chipeso and Goshers: From banter to a celebration of African unity2 hours Your mouth is also your office: A word to public officials on the danger of careless speech2 hours Stay loyal despite frustrations over contracts — Asiedu Nketia to NDC supporters2 hours Possible power outages loom as Akosombo substation repairs continue – Deputy Energy Minister2 hours GETFund injects GH¢ 400m into KNUST Teaching Hospital project2 hours Support traditional leadership for peace and development – Otumfuo2 hours