A Ghanaian tailor has reportedly been shot dead inside his shop in Cape Town, South Africa, during unrest linked to anti-foreigner protests.
The Ghana High Commission in South Africa confirmed the incident, stating that the victim had lived and worked in the country for about 20 years.
According to the mission, the tailor was sh0t on Tuesday, June 30, while inside his shop. He is survived by three children, with his eldest child reportedly 10 years old.
The High Commission said arrangements are underway to repatriate the body to Ghana and that it is working with South African authorities to ensure a full investigation into the incident while supporting the bereaved family.
The shooting occurred during protests linked to a campaign calling for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa. Authorities have not released full details of the circumstances surrounding the incident or announced any arrests.
South African security agencies had deployed additional personnel ahead of the demonstrations, while investigations into the k!lling continue.
