Julius Malema speaks on the issue of Ghanaians in South Africa #ghanaians #ibrahimtraoré #news #sad

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[00:00:00]AU, the Ghana response was not necessary because it now creates an impression that we are all like that when it is certain section of our society that needs to be contained by law enforcement. And one Ghanaian lady was saying, "You see, the problem is I wouldn't have taken this option. The problem is we're being beaten in front of the police and the police are not doing anything. That's the problem."

[00:00:27]And and and when this opportunity came for me to leave, I left because if the police can't defend me, it means the state is in agreement with the people who are beating me. So, we think it was too quick.

[00:00:42]We we'll still resolve this. And president of Ghana should have given us you know, some time to really deal with this matter. And and we'll get to the bottom of it. We We hope they'll come back to their senses.

[00:00:56]We We We We don't have to respond the same way they did. We need to pursue the diplomatic engagements with Ghana until we find one another. We don't think Ghana responded in a manner that really reinforces dialogue and diplomatic engagements. It actually creates a very bad extreme situation, which is not It's a It's a selected few and we are pursuing and persuading government to still act on those few.

[00:01:31]And then we're saying to them, "They must give us some time. They must be patient. And those who don't feel safe, especially the legally documented Ghanaians, should be able to run to police stations for safety and then they'll be directed to rightful places where they'll be secured. But, you know, they It's an emotional issue for many of them. Understandably so, but the reaction of government should have been you know postponed a bit to give us an opportunity to deal with what is happening here in South Africa.

[00:02:03]>> My last question, I'm sure the coalition would also want to talk about local issues. The The The issue here, you also have genuine concerns by South Africans.

[00:02:15]I mean 30 years on