Tag: South Africa
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No Nigerian Killed Directly by Xenophobic Protesters in South Africa — Foreign Affairs Ministry
By Sunday Ameh The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that no Nigerian has been killed directly by participants in the ongoing anti-foreigner protests in South Africa, despite the deaths of four Nigerians in the country in recent months. The ministry said investigations by the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa showed that none…
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South African Minister Says Foreigners Can Sell Legally Owned Properties Before Leaving
By Paul Joseph South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has said foreign nationals who legally own property in the country are free to sell their assets before leaving, stressing that only properties recognised under South African law enjoy legal protection. Speaking on the issue, Ntshavheni explained that all legitimate assets are officially registered…
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South Africa Protest Leader Says Citizens Should Earn R1m Annually Without Working
By Paul Joseph South Africa’s anti-immigration campaign has taken an unexpected turn after the leader of the ongoing protests proposed a vision that relies heavily on foreign workers, sparking debate over the movement’s core message. The protest leader claimed the country is wealthy enough to pay every South African R1 million annually for life, arguing…
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Tension As Anti-Migrant Protests Begins, Heavy Security Deployed Across South Africa
By Paul Joseph South African authorities deployed police officers across major cities on Tuesday as nationwide anti-migrant protests got underway amid concerns they could turn violent. The demonstrations followed an unofficial deadline issued by anti-immigration campaigners demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa appealed to protesters to remain peaceful and avoid…
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Third Batch of Evacuated Nigerians Arrive Lagos from South Africa
By Opeyemi Adelakun The third batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos amid weeks of anti-immigration protests and rising xenophobic tensions in the country. The returnees arrived on Tuesday aboard an Air Peace aircraft, which touched down at the cargo terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at about 10:54…
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As Africans, We Are One’ — Ronwen Williams Appeals for Unity After Mexico Loss
By Gloria Drealomalicha South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has appealed for unity among Africans, urging football fans across the continent to set political differences aside and come together in support of the game. His message comes in the wake of South Africa’s difficult start to their FIFA World Cup campaign, which began with a disappointing…
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First Batch of Nigerians Repatriated from S’Africa to Arrive Lagos Thursday
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal Government has announced that the first group of Nigerians returning from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks will arrive in Lagos on Thursday. The returnees are expected to land at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport aboard an Air Peace flight scheduled to depart Johannesburg on Wednesday night. This was disclosed…
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FG Postponed Evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa Over Logistical Challenges
By Paul Joseph The Federal Government has postponed the planned evacuation of Nigerians stranded in South Africa following the recent surge in anti-foreigner attacks, citing logistical and administrative challenges. The first phase of the emergency airlift, initially scheduled to commence on Monday, will now begin on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Spokesperson…
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FG Evacuates Nigerians as June 30 Xenophobia Ultimatum Nears
By Paul Joseph The Federal Government has commenced plans to evacuate more than 1,000 Nigerians from South Africa as concerns mount over renewed xenophobic tensions and growing anti-immigrant sentiment in the country. Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday confirmed that screening for a voluntary repatriation programme began on Thursday, with authorities expecting…
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Beyond Repatriation: Understanding Ghana’s Response to Xenophobic Tensions in South Africa
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The decision by the Government of Ghana to repatriate hundreds of its citizens from South Africa was driven largely by rising anti-immigration protests, xenophobic tensions, and growing fears for the safety of foreign nationals. Reports indicated that many Ghanaians felt increasingly vulnerable amid demonstrations in Johannesburg and other areas, where some…
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Oshiomhole Alleges South African Politicians Fuel Anti-Nigerian Sentiments
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Edo State Governor and Nigerian senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged that some South African politicians deliberately promote anti-Nigerian sentiments for political gain, amid renewed tension over xenophobic rhetoric and attacks targeting foreign nationals. Oshiomhole made the remarks on May 13, 2026, during an interview aired by Naija News TV, where…
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Suspected Robber Found Dead Hanging On Fence In Pretoria
By Paul Joseph Residents of a community in Pretoria, the administrative capital city of South Africa were left shocked after a suspected house robber was allegedly found dead hanging on a security fence following what is believed to have been a failed escape attempt. According to reports, residents heard a man screaming during the night…