The South African government has rejected claims by the Ghanaian government that one of its citizens was killed during recent anti-undocumented immigration protests.
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said the 35-year-old Ghanaian national was shot and killed at his workplace in Nyanga on 29 June in what police believe was an extortion-related attack, unrelated to the nationwide demonstrations.
Kubayi urged the Ghanaian government to use established diplomatic channels when raising concerns and cautioned against the spread of misinformation regarding the incident.
She also conveyed her condolences to the victim's family and confirmed that police are investigating the murder.
Meanwhile, in Durban, refugees and asylum seekers have been sleeping on the pavements outside the Department of Home Affairs Refugee Office on Che Guevara Road.
The group says they fled their communities following anti-undocumented immigration protests in parts of the city and are now seeking shelter and protection from authorities.
The foreign nationals have appealed to government to provide temporary accommodation and ensure their safety while tensions linked to the protests continue.
Authorities have not yet indicated what assistance, if any, will be provided to those gathered outside the refugee office.