South Africa is looking to ensure that its relationship with fellow African countries remains untainted following an ugly episode of xenophobia and anti-immigration demonstrations that swept the country over the last few months.
South African citizens, for over 3 months, have embarked on an aggressive campaign to deport African nationals tagged as illegal migrants from its borders.
This has led to some complications with some African countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, which alleged that some of their innocent citizens were harmed or killed during the protests.
The pushback against the protests in the Southern African country has been swift, as Africans across the continent consider South Africa’s actions very hostile.
The country noted that a visit by the South African president at such a delicate time could lead to violent protests.
