Confirmed: Ghanaian killed in South Africa xenophobic attacks

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hannah Tetteh, has confirmed that a Ghanaian, Emmanuel Quarcoo, has fallen victim to a wave of xenophobic attacks that have rocked South Africa.

According to Hannah Tetteh, Quarcoo was found dead by the roadside with head injuries.

“The matter is being investigated by the South African Police and our embassy is following up on this matter. There will be a meeting at the South African Ministry of Foreign Affairs with African ambassadors today to discuss the matters. Our Embassy will advise on the need for evacuation of Ghanaian citizens if necessary,” she tweeted.

The xenophobic attacks against Africans have killed at least five people.

Many jobless South Africans, who accuse foreigners of taking their jobs, are attacking Africans and chasing many of them out of their homes.

The attacks have also been condemned by South Africa President, Jacob Zuma, who has described them as "shocking".

"No amount of frustration or anger can justify the attacks on foreign nationals and the looting of their shops," he told parliament on Thursday.