President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa said he would dispatch special envoys to several African leaders including Nigeria ’ s President Muhammadu Buhari.

This decision was contained in a statement released by South African government spokesperson , Khusela Diko on Sunday said

The envoys would reiterate the country’s commitment to one Africa in light of xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in his country .

the special envoys would deliver messages of solidarity to several heads of state and governments across Africa amid tensions and violence in the country .

“The special envoys will deliver a message from President Ramaphosa regarding the incidents of violence that recently erupted in some parts South Africa , which have manifested in attacks on foreign nationals and destruction of property . ”

The statement added that the special envoys are tasked with “ reassuring fellow African countries that South Africa is committed to the ideals of pan – African unity and solidarity ” .

The team of special envoys includes Jeff Radebe , Ambassador Kingsley Mmabolo , and Dr Khulu Mbatha , who are expected to visit Nigeria, Niger , Ghana, Senegal , Tanzania , the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia .

Meanwhile, Ramaphosa was booed at the funeral of the late Zimbabwean leader, Robert Mugabe , on Saturday . He apologised for the attacks in his country .