His is just one of many experiences that is fuelling diplomatic tension and threatening to rupture relations between South Africa and other countries on the continent. The anti-migrant groups in South Africa said their protests were aimed at undocumented foreigners. "We say South Africa is open to our brothers on the continent but come here legitimately. Ghanaian Emmanuel Asamoah was working as a hairdresser in South AfricaDespite the diplomatic efforts, South Africa's reputation has been severely damaged. But Ghana's government remains angry at the way it sees its citizens are being viewed in South Africa.