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Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by Mirasteel: 2:42pm On Mar 20
TheMensch:
Who is this xenophobic @mirasteel that is making hateful and inciting comments on Nigerians and Seun bots can't ban him? In a Nigerian forum you are saying that a Nigerian that legitimately bought a building in your country is doing scam? Would you have said the same if your masters from Europe came to buy it?

@Seun if you do not ban this guy and delete this thread, then I won't take Nairaland seriously again.
You can do your worse. 😂
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by eepeepook: 2:43pm On Mar 20
Buthelezi was crying yesterday that his threads weren’t hitting front page anymore. He’s changed his mind regarding leaving.
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by seppuku: 2:44pm On Mar 20
Goke7:
This SA sports minister is just a clown, always trying to make a living by attacking Nigerians

You see why Nigerians must stop castigating their own country before the entire world? We are the ones giving folks like this minister who can’t lace the shoes of many of local govt councillors mouth to rain insults on us. Honestly I don’t blame him much
The Minister spends more time on social media reading comments in the Naija vs South Africa online war than actually focusing on promoting culture and sports.

He is bankrolled by certain "white" interests and so will dare not say anything against them and as for we Nigerians yes we don't know how to keep our mouths closed and desist from exposing certain issues we have in the country allowing outsiders the audacity to open their mouths.

You will not catch other Africans doing that.
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by seppuku: 2:46pm On Mar 20
Goke7:
Exactly all their hurts and anger against their true oppressors they pass that aggression on their fellow Africans haba, is SA the only African country where Nigerians thrive?
They are afraid of 1 million so called Nigerians taking over 60+ million South Africans.
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by seppuku: 2:46pm On Mar 20
eepeepook:
Buthelezi was crying yesterday that his threads weren’t hitting front page anymore. He’s changed his mind regarding leaving.
Randdigital is better than Buthelezi o!
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by KobolanderSegun: 2:57pm On Mar 20
seppuku:
Galatasary is not known for racist outbursts in comparison to European clubs so that is not a good analogy.

South Africans perceive every move by Black foreigners, Nigerian or otherwise as an existential threat to their very existence yet the same Europeans who are doing the exact same thing are exempt because of their " good behavior", not buying that arguement my friend.

Its xenophobia/Afrophobia, no sugar coating.
Look at Vinicius Junior the poster boy of racist abuse why has kylian mbappe never been targeted ?
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by Christlike01: 3:13pm On Mar 20
Even as a Nigerian,I whole heartedly support the action of the SA minister.
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by razzydoo(m): 3:16pm On Mar 20
But the Pastor shouldn't feel entitled to it. If they don't wanto sell it to you, look elsewhere na. Stop blackmailing them with Xenophobia and blah, rest.
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by Mrtaye: 3:28pm On Mar 20
RandDigital:
Nigerian pastor John Anosike has accused Gayton McKenzie of xenophobia and intimidation after the Minister and Patriotic Alliance leader voiced his disapproval of the former’s bid on Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre.

Anosike, who heads up a church in Maitland, has also responded to critics, claiming his alleged acquisition is “lawful, transparent and fully documented”.

That minister is daft and stupid typical of S/Mouth Africans
Despite bragging about owning the rights, the City of Cape Town has yet to confirm its successful bid. An auditing process is currently underway.


MINISTER MACKENZIE'S OBJECTION

During a Facebook Live this week, Gayton McKenzie claimed that the Patriotic Alliance approached the management of the Good Hope Centre to host the launch of the Joslin Smith Foundation. He claims their request was rejected.

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture voiced his disapproval that the Democratic Alliance-led City of Cape Town had allowed Nigerian Pastor John Anosike to bid on the historic landmark.

He said: “Over our dead bodies, here will be no Nigerian church. We are not taking arts and culture spaces and giving them to Nigerians. That will not happen.

“If that Nigerian pastor knows what is good for him, he must keep that money. My advice to him is to take your money and invest in Nigeria. We will never give you peace. We will fight in the highest court. You will never take that velodrome and have Nigerians there having churches. That place will become a place of drugs.

“If the DA thinks…we’re not saying anything, but we’re watching this move. The Good Hope Centre will not be sold to a Nigerian”.


PASTOR ANOSIKE'S RESPONSE

In a lengthy statement, John Anosike responded to the backlash over his bid for the Good Hope Centre.

The Nigerian pastor named Gayton McKenzie, whose strong opposition has garnered attention.

Anosike said of the minister: “Statements of this nature raise serious concerns about xenophobic undertones, political intimidation, and the discouragement of lawful investment by foreign residents of South Africa.

“When political leaders publicly threaten or attempt to obstruct lawful property transactions that have been conducted within the legal framework of the country, it sends a troubling signal to potential investors and entrepreneurs.”

In other Facebook posts, he also sent a “warning” to his xenophobic critics by quoting a bible verse that read: “Be careful how you treat foreigners in your country. For your treatment of them attracts spiritual consequences over the nation”.

Another read: “A nation that oppresses immigrants invites divine judgment because injustice provokes God’s wrath.”
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by Mrtaye: 3:32pm On Mar 20
That madman called mcenzy is daft and stupid which is typical of S/Mouth Africans
RandDigital:
Nigerian pastor John Anosike has accused Gayton McKenzie of xenophobia and intimidation after the Minister and Patriotic Alliance leader voiced his disapproval of the former’s bid on Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre.

Anosike, who heads up a church in Maitland, has also responded to critics, claiming his alleged acquisition is “lawful, transparent and fully documented”.

Despite bragging about owning the rights, the City of Cape Town has yet to confirm its successful bid. An auditing process is currently underway.


MINISTER MACKENZIE'S OBJECTION

During a Facebook Live this week, Gayton McKenzie claimed that the Patriotic Alliance approached the management of the Good Hope Centre to host the launch of the Joslin Smith Foundation. He claims their request was rejected.

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture voiced his disapproval that the Democratic Alliance-led City of Cape Town had allowed Nigerian Pastor John Anosike to bid on the historic landmark.

He said: “Over our dead bodies, here will be no Nigerian church. We are not taking arts and culture spaces and giving them to Nigerians. That will not happen.

“If that Nigerian pastor knows what is good for him, he must keep that money. My advice to him is to take your money and invest in Nigeria. We will never give you peace. We will fight in the highest court. You will never take that velodrome and have Nigerians there having churches. That place will become a place of drugs.

“If the DA thinks…we’re not saying anything, but we’re watching this move. The Good Hope Centre will not be sold to a Nigerian”.


PASTOR ANOSIKE'S RESPONSE

In a lengthy statement, John Anosike responded to the backlash over his bid for the Good Hope Centre.

The Nigerian pastor named Gayton McKenzie, whose strong opposition has garnered attention.

Anosike said of the minister: “Statements of this nature raise serious concerns about xenophobic undertones, political intimidation, and the discouragement of lawful investment by foreign residents of South Africa.

“When political leaders publicly threaten or attempt to obstruct lawful property transactions that have been conducted within the legal framework of the country, it sends a troubling signal to potential investors and entrepreneurs.”

In other Facebook posts, he also sent a “warning” to his xenophobic critics by quoting a bible verse that read: “Be careful how you treat foreigners in your country. For your treatment of them attracts spiritual consequences over the nation”.

Another read: “A nation that oppresses immigrants invites divine judgment because injustice provokes God’s wrath.”
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by Confirm4real(m): 3:40pm On Mar 20
SA no wan use ear hear Nigeria matter for their Xenophobic Country cheesy

Most of them are living happily in another Country is that not Animalistic behavior huh
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by seppuku: 3:42pm On Mar 20
KobolanderSegun:
Look at Vinicius Junior the poster boy of racist abuse why has kylian mbappe never been targeted ?
I don't know maybe because he is yellow?
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by Nobody: 3:44pm On Mar 20
Precious201010:
But the place was opened for everyone to participate in the bidding na....na bad bele dey worry them.... I followed the news from day one..... They sold over 29 different properties belonging to the government...

People from the middle east bought over 70 percent of those properties... They are just pained because the man is a Nigerian.
Imagine the hatred

“If that Nigerian pastor knows what is good for him, he must keep that money. My advice to him is to take your money and invest in Nigeria. We will never give you peace. We will fight in the highest court. You will never take that velodrome and have Nigerians there having churches. That place will become a place of drugs."
I wander what could have stirred up this much hatred.
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by seppuku: 3:45pm On Mar 20
Confirm4real:
SA no wan use ear hear Nigeria matter for their Xenophobic Country cheesy

Most of them are living happily in another Country is that not Animalistic behavior huh
Their argument is they are living peacefully in other people's country and collecting salary while everywhere these Nigerians go they strive to take over.
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by seppuku: 3:48pm On Mar 20
Mvnster:
Imagine the hatred

“If that Nigerian pastor knows what is good for him, he must keep that money. My advice to him is to take your money and invest in Nigeria. We will never give you peace. We will fight in the highest court. You will never take that velodrome and have Nigerians there having churches. That place will become a place of drugs."
I wander what could have stirred up this much hatred.
Any Nigerian who invests anything in SA is taking a big risk with his investment. Sooner or later they will confiscate his success and transfer the wealth to their people.
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by kingsavage: 3:49pm On Mar 20
LZAA:
Sai igbo domination grin grin tongue
but Igbo domination wan land anosike for S.A prison like this ooo grin grin grin
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by Helinuss: 3:55pm On Mar 20
Mirasteel:
So the scam business centres they opened in Nigeria isn't enough for them? they want to open their scam centres abroad too.
Did he scam your father?
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by planetx: 4:24pm On Mar 20
Church business is now one of our biggest export.
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by Afolue(m): 4:32pm On Mar 20
One need be rational in thinking here, setting up a business outfit for the benefit of the whole citizens on steady patronage by the citizens (on satisfactory grounds) is much more reasonable than being a place of worship.

South Africans do not own churches in Nigeria. Most of what we know them for are multi- national firms like mtn, multi-choice, ShopRites and the likes.

And we Nigerians benefit immensely from these services over the years.

Wetin weak me pass for the minister statement be sey, “it should not be taken to become a place of drugs”. Such statement really hit hard! Highly insultive and demeaning…!🤣

We need engage in matters that will bring more respect and self worth.

This space and what is being carried out there does not worth dragging it with them. For the fact that it was for the suppose of God work, forfeiture should not be hard to do. It should be that simple!

Make we too dey check ourselves sometimes.

Churches don to choke for Nigeria reach. The entitlement mentality of have branches abroad as well should stop. Abeg!
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by KobolanderSegun: 4:50pm On Mar 20
seppuku:
I don't know maybe because he is yellow?
Clarence Seedorf was black and he never experienced racism. The problem is the way Vinicius has proven to react every time he is mocked or racially abused. Samuel E to did face racial abuse at Barcelona and did not handle it too well. Pele faced alot of racial abuse but said he preferred to let his game do the talking.

Racism is very real but there are alot of factors. If you behave properly people will reduce the racism since they can see you do not fit the profile. Can you remember those days in the past when made in China was only for inferior goods and nobody wanted to buy them or you bought them for cheap. Now made in China is loved around the world and their indigenous companies are doing better than a lot of western countries. Look at how we smuggle drugs and do 419 off course they will be suspicious of of. Here I am in Nigeria sending Oyinbo mouth watering business proposals.....

My Nigerian address will make them run away from the email and even throw away their phones to avoid a scam that did not exist. Can you blame them ? After how we have shown them I understand perfectly
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by KobolanderSegun: 4:51pm On Mar 20
planetx:
Church business is now one of our biggest export.
All nah 419
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by KobolanderSegun: 4:52pm On Mar 20
Christlike01:
Even as a Nigerian,I whole heartedly support the action of the SA minister.
I carry the guy for shoulder. Them even supposed deport anyone wey dey challenge them.
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by KobolanderSegun: 4:56pm On Mar 20
Mirasteel:
So the scam business centres they opened in Nigeria isn't enough for them? they want to open their scam centres abroad too.
Him see awoof building and him ...... rise.
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by Confirm4real(m): 5:18pm On Mar 20
seppuku:
Their argument is they are living peacefully in other people's country and collecting salary while everywhere these Nigerians go they strive to take over.
cheesy
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by Charly68: 5:51pm On Mar 20
A man is making wave and they' re envious of him. What is their problem. They put up the place for sale and a pastor came up to buy it so why hue and cry ?
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by LZAA: 6:13pm On Mar 20
kingsavage:
but Igbo domination wan land anosike for S.A prison like this ooo grin grin grin
tongue tongue
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by ultim: 6:28pm On Mar 20
RandDigital:
Nigerian pastor John Anosike has accused Gayton McKenzie of xenophobia and intimidation after the Minister and Patriotic Alliance leader voiced his disapproval of the former’s bid on Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre.

Anosike, who heads up a church in Maitland, has also responded to critics, claiming his alleged acquisition is “lawful, transparent and fully documented”.

Despite bragging about owning the rights, the City of Cape Town has yet to confirm its successful bid. An auditing process is currently underway.


MINISTER MACKENZIE'S OBJECTION

During a Facebook Live this week, Gayton McKenzie claimed that the Patriotic Alliance approached the management of the Good Hope Centre to host the launch of the Joslin Smith Foundation. He claims their request was rejected.

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture voiced his disapproval that the Democratic Alliance-led City of Cape Town had allowed Nigerian Pastor John Anosike to bid on the historic landmark.

He said: “Over our dead bodies, here will be no Nigerian church. We are not taking arts and culture spaces and giving them to Nigerians. That will not happen.

“If that Nigerian pastor knows what is good for him, he must keep that money. My advice to him is to take your money and invest in Nigeria. We will never give you peace. We will fight in the highest court. You will never take that velodrome and have Nigerians there having churches. That place will become a place of drugs.

“If the DA thinks…we’re not saying anything, but we’re watching this move. The Good Hope Centre will not be sold to a Nigerian”.


PASTOR ANOSIKE'S RESPONSE

In a lengthy statement, John Anosike responded to the backlash over his bid for the Good Hope Centre.

The Nigerian pastor named Gayton McKenzie, whose strong opposition has garnered attention.

Anosike said of the minister: “Statements of this nature raise serious concerns about xenophobic undertones, political intimidation, and the discouragement of lawful investment by foreign residents of South Africa.

“When political leaders publicly threaten or attempt to obstruct lawful property transactions that have been conducted within the legal framework of the country, it sends a troubling signal to potential investors and entrepreneurs.”

In other Facebook posts, he also sent a “warning” to his xenophobic critics by quoting a bible verse that read: “Be careful how you treat foreigners in your country. For your treatment of them attracts spiritual consequences over the nation”.

Another read: “A nation that oppresses immigrants invites divine judgment because injustice provokes God’s wrath.”
Let them also ask the white people who own a bulk of property in that location to leave. Yeye people. Africa has a problem
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by seppuku: 6:32pm On Mar 20
Charly68:
A man is making wave and they' re envious of him. What is their problem. They put up the place for sale and a pastor came up to buy it so why hue and cry ?
Na Pastor Bushiri and Omotosho show dem na him cause am.
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by Christlike01: 9:25pm On Mar 20
KobolanderSegun:
I carry the guy for shoulder. Them even supposed deport anyone wey dey challenge them.
Yes,the mofo should be deported back to wherever he came from. You can't be claiming useless right where you don't belong.
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by KobolanderSegun: 10:38pm On Mar 20
Christlike01:
Yes,the mofo should be deported back to wherever he came from. You can't be claiming useless right where you don't belong.
Alot of Nigerians abroad need to learn humility..look at Ghanaians, Kenyans, quietly living their lives abroad but no Nigerians are the noiseist Africans and we are proud of it. Shaking my head.
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by KobolanderSegun: 10:49pm On Mar 20
Charly68:
A man is making wave and they' re envious of him. What is their problem. They put up the place for sale and a pastor came up to buy it so why hue and cry ?
You guys don't get it. It's like buying the National Stadium in Lagos and trying to turn it into a church, na den you will see papa whey run for Naija in 1940 carrying placard. Did you not see when Goodluck Jonathan wanted to change University of Lagos to Abiola University. .... Omo students just enter main road dey block cars like 5 kilometers from the school.
Re: Pastor John Anosike's Bid On Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre Opposed By SA Minister by Federalofficia(m): 12:39am On Mar 21
so we all agreed now that building a church or buying a building for church purpose is a investment to earn profit,not an NGO the man even said it will be used to launder drugs, that is there should be no anymore complain for taxing a church
RandDigital:
Nigerian pastor John Anosike has accused Gayton McKenzie of xenophobia and intimidation after the Minister and Patriotic Alliance leader voiced his disapproval of the former’s bid on Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre.

Anosike, who heads up a church in Maitland, has also responded to critics, claiming his alleged acquisition is “lawful, transparent and fully documented”.

Despite bragging about owning the rights, the City of Cape Town has yet to confirm its successful bid. An auditing process is currently underway.


MINISTER MACKENZIE'S OBJECTION

During a Facebook Live this week, Gayton McKenzie claimed that the Patriotic Alliance approached the management of the Good Hope Centre to host the launch of the Joslin Smith Foundation. He claims their request was rejected.

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture voiced his disapproval that the Democratic Alliance-led City of Cape Town had allowed Nigerian Pastor John Anosike to bid on the historic landmark.

He said: “Over our dead bodies, here will be no Nigerian church. We are not taking arts and culture spaces and giving them to Nigerians. That will not happen.

“If that Nigerian pastor knows what is good for him, he must keep that money. My advice to him is to take your money and invest in Nigeria. We will never give you peace. We will fight in the highest court. You will never take that velodrome and have Nigerians there having churches. That place will become a place of drugs.

“If the DA thinks…we’re not saying anything, but we’re watching this move. The Good Hope Centre will not be sold to a Nigerian”.


PASTOR ANOSIKE'S RESPONSE

In a lengthy statement, John Anosike responded to the backlash over his bid for the Good Hope Centre.

The Nigerian pastor named Gayton McKenzie, whose strong opposition has garnered attention.

Anosike said of the minister: “Statements of this nature raise serious concerns about xenophobic undertones, political intimidation, and the discouragement of lawful investment by foreign residents of South Africa.

“When political leaders publicly threaten or attempt to obstruct lawful property transactions that have been conducted within the legal framework of the country, it sends a troubling signal to potential investors and entrepreneurs.”

In other Facebook posts, he also sent a “warning” to his xenophobic critics by quoting a bible verse that read: “Be careful how you treat foreigners in your country. For your treatment of them attracts spiritual consequences over the nation”.

Another read: “A nation that oppresses immigrants invites divine judgment because injustice provokes God’s wrath.”
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