Ghana has declined to host South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for a planned state visit.
The visit was scheduled for the first week of August to strengthen relations between both countries.
The decision followed reports of the killing of a Ghanaian citizen in South Africa.
Ghana identified the victim as 40-year-old Bashiru Isak.
Accra said Isak was allegedly killed during anti-immigrant demonstrations on June 30, 2026.
The Ghanaian government said concerns over the safety of its citizens prompted the postponement.
Officials insisted that protecting Ghanaians abroad must come before diplomatic engagements.
The planned visit was also expected to focus on bilateral cooperation and migration issues.
Ghana has lodged a formal protest with South African authorities over Isak’s reported death.
The incident was said to have occurred in Khayelitsha, according to Ghanaian officials.
South Africa, however, rejected Ghana’s account of the incident.
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said no deaths were recorded during the June 30 demonstrations and accused Ghana of spreading false information.
Pretoria also denied claims that the country encourages xenophobic violence against foreign nationals.
Despite the dispute, Ghana and South Africa are expected to continue diplomatic talks to preserve their longstanding bilateral relationship.
