Former Cabinet minister Naledi Pandor criticises the governments of Ghana and Nigeria after they attribute anti-migrant violence to South Africa. She says the blame placed on South Africa is unfounded and calls for a different approach to addressing the violence.
The controversy centres on how responsibility is described and communicated across countries in the region. While South Africa’s role is raised in Ghana and Nigeria’s statements, Pandor argues that the focus should not be on external scapegoating and instead should consider domestic factors and accountability in relation to migrant safety. Different outlets treat the dispute as either a diplomatic disagreement over narratives or as part of wider efforts to manage regional migration concerns.
The reports reflect an ongoing tension around migrant-related violence and cross-border political statements, with Pandor positioning her remarks as a direct rebuttal to claims that link the violence to South Africa rather than to actions within the affected countries.
