Xenophobia: South Africans Attack Nigerians Again
South Africans living in Mpumalamga province have attacked Nigerians in a fresh wave of xenophobic violence. The leadership of Nigerian Citizens In South Africa (NICASA) and Nigeria’s Consular General to South Africa are also on their way to Witbank in Mpumalanga province to gather more information on the attack. This fresh attack comes a few weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari visited South Africa and called for the protection of Nigerians and other foreign nationals living in the country. Buhari during the visit also condemned the xenophobic attacks in Johannesburg, South Africa’s capital which led to the looting of shops owned
Xenophobia: The man who ignited the fire
This is the man whose campaign ignited the latest xenophobic attacks on foreigners in South Africa. Zweli Ndaba leads a group called the Sisonke People’s Forum. Ndaba, according to the Mail and Guardian of South Africa, mobilized hostel residents in Johannesburg and the All Truck Drivers Foundation to organize a national shutdown. His resort to the mobilization followed the alleged failure of Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba, Gauteng Premier David Makhura, the national and provincial police and other government departments to grant him audience when he wanted to make them act on rising crime levels, unemployment, the housing shortage and the
Xenophobia: Nigeria recalls High Commissioner to South Africa
Nigeria has recalled its Ambassador to South Africa, Ambassador Kabiru Bala. The nation has also pulled out of the World Economic Summit. It also demanded full compensation, the News Agency of Nigeria has reported, quoting a “presidential source.” Our Correspondent also reported that the move was meant to register serious displeasure with the South African authorities over the ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians resident in South Africa. The decision was taken at a morning meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday in Abuja, our Correspondent added. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, also attended
Ondo Rep Member, Gboluga Condemns Attack on Nigerians in South Africa
Member of the House of representatives representing Okitipupa/Irele Federal constituency, Hon. Ikengboju Gboluga, has condemned in strong terms, the recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa. Gboluga through a statement signed by his media consultant, Israel Fagbemigun, Tuesday in Abuja, emphasized the need for the disgruntled South Africans to respect the right of other African citizens across the continent to live peacefully as law abiding residents in any country of their choices as enshrined in the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. The Ikale born Lawmaker said: “Article 4 & 6 of the African Charter
