Africa

Ghana’s High Commissioner Benjamin Quarshie has confirmed the incident. The High Commission is working with local police. A Ghanaian woman is currently fighting for her life in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a South African hospital after being brutally beaten in a wave of xenophobic violence. ​Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quarshie, officially confirmed the incident on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The identity of the victim has been withheld by diplomatic authorities to protect her family's privacy and ensure security while she undergoes emergency medical treatment. ​High Commissioner Quarshie stated that the High Commission is actively coordinating with local South African law enforcement and medical teams to ensure a thorough investigation and secure maximum protection for the Ghanaian community. The attack comes amid renewed regional tensions targeting foreign nationals. The Ghanaian mission has urged all citizens residing in affected areas to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant.

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