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Ghanaian mothers in Pretoria appeal for help after xenophobic attacks
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A group of Ghanaian mothers, many with young children, are seeking urgent assistance in Pretoria, South Africa, after becoming stranded following xenophobic attacks. Viral videos show the women at the Church of Pentecost, Pretoria West, describing unbearable living conditions and their children suffering from illness, including nosebleeds and vomiting. They are appealing for medical attention and support. This situation occurs as the June 30, 2026, deadline set by anti-immigration groups for foreigners to leave South Africa approaches, with attacks on Ghanaians and other foreign nationals continuing.
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