Ghanaian Commission In South Africa Asks Citizens To Close Businesses Ahead Of Protest
Ghanaian Commission In South Africa Asks Citizens To Close Businesses Ahead Of Protest
The protest is the latest in a series of actions by the group to confront people they allege are staying in South Africa illegally.
The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has urged Ghanaian business owners in Pretoria to close their businesses today ahead of a planned protest by an anti-immigrant group, March & March.
The protest is the latest in a series of actions by the group to confront people they allege are staying in South Africa illegally.
In a statement, Ghana’s High Commission called on its nationals to exercise vigilance and avoid areas where demonstrations are scheduled to take place.
It warned that protesters are expected to march to the Presidency and pass through the Nigerian-populated Sunnyside suburb, a move many fear could trigger violence.
South Africa has experienced periodic anti-immigrant protests and campaigns in several cities, often linked to groups and community movements calling for stricter enforcement of immigration laws.
The activities have at times led to tension in areas with high concentrations of foreign nationals.
Pretoria’s Sunnyside suburb is one of the urban areas with a visible presence of migrants from other African countries, including traders and small business owners.
It has previously featured in discussions and reports during times of heightened anti-immigrant sentiment in the country.
Diplomatic missions in South Africa, including Ghana’s High Commission, commonly issue precautionary advisories to their nationals during planned demonstrations or periods of unrest.
These advisories typically recommend vigilance, avoidance of protest routes, and temporary closure of businesses where there is a perceived risk of disruption.
The March & March group has been associated in public reports with campaigns and demonstrations focused on immigration issues, particularly allegations concerning undocumented foreign nationals.
