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SAPS Investigates murder of Ghanaian in South Africa

Ghanaian Times

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July 2, 2026

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the murder of a 35-year-old Ghanaian man, Mr. Kwabena Boagen, in Nyanga on Monday, June 29, 2026. Police say the killing occurred at about 15:45 at the Nyanga Terminus, outside NTG Hair Salon and Shoe Repairs. Preliminary findings indicate it was linked to what they describe as The post SAPS Investigates murder of Ghanaian in South Africa appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

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Vanguard News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Xenophobia: Leave South Africa if you feel unsafe, FG tells Nigerians

She said the federal government had demanded that South African authorities urgently investigate the killings and ensure that those responsible are identified and brought to justice. The post Xenophobia: Leave South Africa if you feel unsafe, FG tells Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.

South Africa Today

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· Jun 29, 2026

Attempted Murder of Major General Feroz Khan: SAPS Deploys Elite Task Forces in Houghton Shooting Probe

GAUTENG — Following a targeted shooting on Sunday evening on 3rd Avenue in Houghton, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has mobilized its highest-level investigative units to probe the attempted murder of Major General Feroz Khan. Spearheading the multi-disciplinary investigation are the Gauteng Hawks, Gauteng Crime Intelligence, and the national Detective Service. To guarantee that []

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 1, 2026

Gov’t demands justice after citizen shot dead in South Africa xenophobic attack

Government has demanded a full investigation and swift prosecution of those responsible for the killing of a Ghanaian national during anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa, describing the incident as a senseless act of violence that must not go unpunished.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 5, 2026

FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice

The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, calling for urgent investigations and the prosecution of those responsible. The condemnation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. According to the ministry, one of the victims, Emeka Charles Iroegbu, [] FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jul 5, 2026

FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands urgent investigation

The Federal Government has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa and called on Pretoria to conduct urgent investigations and bring the perpetrators to justice. In a press release issued on Sunday, July 5, 2026, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed by Spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the government said the The post FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands urgent investigation appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ghana condemns killing of citizen in South Africa, demands justice

The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned the killing of a Ghanaian national in South Africa and called for a swift investigation to bring those responsible to justice. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, July 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs identified the deceased as 40 year old Mr Bashiru Isak, who was fatally The post Ghana condemns killing of citizen in South Africa, demands justice appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

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Related coverage for "SAPS Investigates murder of Ghanaian in South Africa": Vanguard News — Xenophobia: Leave South Africa if you feel unsafe, FG tells Nigerians. South Africa Today — Attempted Murder of Major General Feroz Khan: SAPS Deploys Elite Task Forces in Houghton Shooting Probe. MyJoyOnline — Gov’t demands justice after citizen shot dead in South Africa xenophobic attack. Daily Post Nigeria — FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice. Dateline Nigeria — FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands urgent investigation. Ghanaian Times — Ghana condemns killing of citizen in South Africa, demands justice