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Foreign Affairs › Re: SA Special Envoy In Abuja Raises Concerns Over Igbo King & Crime (Video) by RandDigital(op): 3:45pm On Jul 28
Henjor48:
Nigeria shouldn't have accepted any form of engagement with SA envoy whatsoever just like Ghana did.

Thank you
You mean this same Ghana?

Foreign Affairs › SA Special Envoy In Abuja Raises Concerns Over Igbo King & Crime (Video) by RandDigital(op): 1:40pm On Jul 28

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fqzpr1PgX4?si=CuWGhUxJ-3hULWMF

During high-level talks held in Abuja recently, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola raised concerns with the Nigerian government over the alleged installation of an unrecognised "Igbo King" in the Eastern Cape, as well as the alleged involvement of some Nigerian nationals in organised crime and the occupation of hijacked buildings.

Lamola raised the issues during his diplomatic visit to Nigeria, which came amid recent tensions between the two countries, particularly over immigration.

Nigeria has strongly condemned anti-immigrant violence in South Africa, urging authorities to stop xenophobic attacks and protect lawfully resident foreign nationals.

Lamola, serving as Special Envoy, led the South African delegation during talks in Abuja.

Department of International Relations and Cooperation spokesman Chrispin Phiri said Lamola delivered an official message from President Cyril Ramaphosa to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He said Tinubu designated a high-level Nigerian government delegation to engage in structured talks with the South African delegation led by the Special Envoy.

Phiri said the discussions were candid, constructive and forward-looking, focusing on restoring mutual goodwill and strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.

Lamola outlined three specific areas of concern that have heightened recent tensions between South Africa and Nigeria.

These included the purported installation of an unrecognised traditional ruler, titled an "Igbo King", in the Eastern Cape in March 2026, which caused widespread public concern across South Africa.

In mid-March, videos and photos showing a group of people dressed in traditional Igbo attire appointing Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko as the 'Igwe Ndigbo' (Igbo king) of KuGompo went viral on social media.

KuGompo was later hit by violent unrest following protests against the alleged installation of the Nigerian king.

However, both South African and Nigerian authorities have confirmed that the king is not a recognised sovereign leader.

"Minister Lamola emphasised that this occurred while South Africa is actively consolidating the constitutional role of traditional leadership in a post-apartheid society."

Lamola also raised concerns about the involvement of certain foreign nationals, including Nigerian citizens, in organised crime, illicit drug trafficking and financial fraud.

"The Special Envoy noted that as of July 7, 2026, more than 500 Nigerian nationals had been processed through the South African criminal justice system for various offences, highlighting the need for enhanced cross-border security cooperation."

Lamola also addressed instances in which law enforcement officers faced violent resistance or obstruction during criminal investigations.

Specific concern was raised over hijacked residential and commercial properties in urban centres such as Hillbrow in Johannesburg and Sunnyside in Pretoria, where unlawful enclaves have compromised public safety for local residents and foreign nationals alike.

NEGATIVE PERCEPTIONS OF NIGERIANS

"Regrettably, these incidents have fueled negative perceptions surrounding Nigerian nationals living in South Africa over the years."

"Addressing these challenges firmly, fairly, and within the bounds of the law is vital for the well-being of both our nations," said Lamola.

According to Phiri, both delegations also reviewed feedback regarding the processing and arrest of more than 500 Nigerian nationals in South Africa.

“Minister Lamola clarified that these law enforcement measures are evidence-based, targeting individual criminal conduct rather than profiling the broader, law-abiding Nigerian diaspora."

Phiri said the Nigerian delegation acknowledged the need to hold lawbreakers accountable while emphasising the importance of guaranteeing constitutional due process, fair trial standards and humane treatment for all detainees.

Both delegations also agreed on the urgent need to de-escalate inflammatory rhetoric in public discourse and prevent hostile actions.

Phiri said Lamola emphasised that the South African government unequivocally condemns all forms of xenophobia, racism, discrimination and related intolerance.

"While crime and lawlessness will be met with the full force of the law, public frustration or criminal activity can never be used to justify vigilante violence, intimidation, or attacks against foreign nationals."

“Law enforcement remains the exclusive prerogative of the state," Lamola said.

"While South Africa will not tolerate criminal activity by any individual regardless of nationality, we equally will not permit vigilante action or xenophobic violence against foreign nationals residing in our country. To this end arrests have taken place and relevant investigations are still underway."

Lamola reiterated that shared migration and public safety challenges are best resolved through formal diplomatic channels, institutional security partnerships and strict adherence to constitutional rights.

"The two governments reaffirmed that bilateral diplomacy and Pan-African solidarity remain the essential frameworks to ensure peaceful coexistence, safeguard human rights, and deepen historical ties between South Africa and Nigeria."

Foreign Affairs › Re: SA Special Envoy Meeting with Ghana President Mahama - VIDEOS by RandDigital(op):
Ramaphosa urges Pan African Parliament members to have frank discussions on migration as institution reconvenes in South Africa.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_94JD-xXDw?si=4RNZgK0H4vkDRA5z

Foreign Affairs › SA Special Envoy Meeting with Ghana President Mahama - VIDEOS by RandDigital(op): 8:36pm On Jul 27


Ronald Lamola, SA Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

Yesterday, I met with His Excellency President Mahama of Ghana as a Special Envoy on behalf of President Ramaphosa in Accra. We engaged in an open dialogue on key issues impacting both our nations.

We underscored our position against all forms of intolerance, we categorically reject xenophobia, racism, homophobia, and violence in all forms, and remain steadfast in upholding the rule of law.

We remain fully aligned with the objectives of the African Union, we advocate for safe, regular and orderly migration across the continent. To this end the push and pull factors on irregular migration must be addressed.

South Africa reiterates its commitment to constructive engagement and partnership, and stands ready to work alongside all stakeholders to build sustainable solutions to shared migration challenges.

Full interview on Ghana trip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTmCPfXwzqY?si=u1HqCkw2vAN7QCV8

Foreign Affairs › Re: South African Man Laments Businesses Dying After Foreigners Left (photos/video) by RandDigital: 1:05am On Jul 23
Gotocourt:
Ordinary closing of border wey President Buhari do, Nigeria was never the same. Companies relocated.
How much more violence on investors and foreigners (migrants workers).

Small businesses take the first hit before the manufacturing sector. Financial market investors will pull out their funds.

Randdigital Samantha247 ,wuna go confirm am grin.
Now that Ghana has laid a case against SA at ICC you people and this platform should be warned against misinformation.

Keep on! It is what will make you lose your case against SA.

I'M BOYCOTTING THIS PLATFORM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Let's tag Clayson and Chrispin on all fake news making frontpage.

Chrispin Phiri - DIRCO Spokesperson - https://x.com/Chrispin_JPhiri?lang=en

Clayson Monyela - Head of Public Diplomacyhttps://x.com/ClaysonMonyela?lang=en
Foreign Affairs › Re: We Will Submit All Fake Xenophobia News On Here To ICC - South Africans by RandDigital(op): 12:51am On Jul 23
Tag these officials...

Chrispin Phiri - DIRCO Spokesperson - https://x.com/Chrispin_JPhiri?lang=en

Clayson Monyela - Head of Public Diplomacyhttps://x.com/ClaysonMonyela?lang=en
Foreign Affairs › Re: Congolese Boxer In SA Died From Fire, Not Xenophobia - Says Manager (PICTURES) by RandDigital(op): 12:47am On Jul 23
IronGalaxy:
A foreigner dare not die in SA or else its "xenophobia" im so sick of this nonsense
https://x.com/ClaysonMonyela?lang=en

https://x.com/Chrispin_JPhiri?lang=en

Always tag Clayson Monyela Or Chrispin Phiri. DIRCO
Celebrities › Re: Burna Boy Is The First African Artist To Perform At The FIFA World Cup Final by RandDigital: 2:20am On Jul 21
Couch! 🤧🤧🤧 South Africa's Tyla performed twice in different cities. We're SA leads, Nigeria follows 🇿🇦🏆

Foreign Affairs › Re: We Will Submit All Fake Xenophobia News On Here To ICC - South Africans by RandDigital(op): 2:06am On Jul 21
Jakarta:
Xenophobia keel you and Ur generations there guess BBC is spreading fake news here too, https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/cq6dl1gjgvzo
How you gonna explain why all your people are scattered all over due to hunger?

Bring on the AU, we're ready for you. North Africa and other attractive African countries will side with SA coz they're tired of your japa and criminality.
Foreign Affairs › We Will Submit All Fake Xenophobia News On Here To ICC - South Africans by RandDigital(op):
Nairaland broke news today on frontpage that 2 Ghanaians have opened a case against South Africa for what they call continued 'xenophobic violence'.

No South African or reputable international outlet is reporting this yet (a report originating from Ghana 3 days ago) and thus follows a pattern of what the SA government has described as an misinformation campaign from Ghana and Nigeria in particular, to tarnish the SA image.

As South Africans we've noticed a proliferation of unverified fake news describing violence in SA against African migrants in particular as well as intentional misinformation including videos from previous incidents or from outside the continent meant to generate anger and retaliation.

There is also a proliferation of fake news related to jobs and alleging South Africans are pleading for migrants to return. These are disputed accounts and often sourced from scorned migrants and never from SA employers.

As per the March and March protest mandate we'll be tagging all misinformation to our department of international relations so as to assist in formulating a response both at the AU and ICC.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Congolese Boxer In SA Died From Fire, Not Xenophobia - Says Manager (PICTURES) by RandDigital(op): 1:05am On Jul 21
seppuku:
We dont believe you Mfethu.
I'm requesting the attention of SA team that will fight the ICC case against Ghana - if it's true through department of international relations. To quote all questionable Nairaland frontpage news on 'xenophobia'.

It's clear the lines have been drawn.

Foreign Affairs › Congolese Boxer In SA Died From Fire, Not Xenophobia - Says Manager (PICTURES) by RandDigital(op): 4:48pm On Jul 20
I wonder if ICC takes submissions based on fake news because apparently a couple of Ghanaian puppets controlled by Israel have laid a case against South Africa for 'xenophobic violence '.

Just a reminder, SA's case against Israel for genocide in Gaza was based on facts and ICJ has since put Israel on notice.

Facts, not misinformation - so the two countries in West Africa spearheading the smear campaign against SA will have egg on their faces.

Please read article below, it can't be copied from the website....

https://www.sowetan.co.za/sport/2026-07-20-congolese-boxer-katompa-died-from-fire-not-xenophobic-violence-says-manager-kupula/

Foreign Affairs › Re: Xenophobia: 2 Ghanaians Drag South Africa To International Criminal Court by RandDigital: 4:31pm On Jul 20
Unfortunately for them you can't go to the ICC with fake news 🗑️🚮 Most of the accounts on xenophobia are misinformation, Ghana will have raw egg on their faces after this.

SA won it's case against Israel based on facts and has won the preliminary rounds.
Travel › Re: Nigeria Ends Repatriation Of Citizens From South Africa by RandDigital(op): 5:40pm On Jul 18
Emeskhalifa:
I just knew you aren't different from your brothers despite being educated and civilised.

It is well, enjoy your country alone.
All South Africans are on the same page - black, white, ANC or DA, educated or uneducated.

SA is known globally for high crime and unemployment rates - something has to change.

The country needs serious change, we don't care what you say.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Congolese Boxer, Roméo ‘Bololo’ Katompa Burnt Alive In South Africa by RandDigital: 3:44pm On Jul 18
Major7:
Start locating the goats 🐐 on your streets to tell that to. I am highly disappointed in you all. I'm glad I didn't follow my friend's advice to relocate to your place back then,tho she's a wonderful person
That's great news - we need people who can think, clearly you don't fit into that category. A person is set on fire and no serious outlet is reporting it, but you can't do the maths that it's fake news? 🇳🇬🗑️🚮
Foreign Affairs › Re: Congolese Boxer, Roméo ‘Bololo’ Katompa Burnt Alive In South Africa by RandDigital: 2:56pm On Jul 18
Major7:
What will you say before? We don't expect you to admit it,neither do we also expect your xenophobic news outlets to air it so tell all your silly excuses to the goats on the streets of jo'burg 😡
No other serious African media house is reporting it.
Travel › Re: Nigeria Ends Repatriation Of Citizens From South Africa by RandDigital(op): 2:23pm On Jul 18
helinues:
Which water are you people consuming in your country that made all of you to be always sounding the Same.

We are talking about a Congolese that was lynched, you are talking of officially reported the guy. Is the Congolese boxer the only victim with the South Africa Afrophobic attacks?

The total number of the Ethiopians outside their country is 3 million..How many countries do we have in Africa alone that almost 200k Ethiopians will be in your country? And if your reference is about google figure then that must be outdated because reasonable number of them have returned home after the war as Abbiy it what's their president's name is trying his best
So, I see you're not disputing that this Congolese boxer story is fake news on Nairaland?

This is how you know a story is fake:

1. No credible news outlet is carrying the story
2. Video of charred body is a close up, no identifying pictures of location
3. Everyone is an official but speaking french, South Africa is English speaking

nlfpmod mynd44

Travel › Re: Nigeria Ends Repatriation Of Citizens From South Africa by RandDigital(op):
helinues:
You are not even interested in making senses with your arguments. Are the Ethiopians sharing border with South Africa? How many Ethiopians can afford travelling abroad?

If they can't go to their nearest neighbors like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, why South Africa?

Let's even put that aside. I just read about a Congolese boxer that was burnt alive by your zulu people, was he also into drug?

The honest truth is, you South Africans should start the crying now because you don't have a clue about what's it's about to hit you. Not even your southern neighbors are with you with your boring attitude
Can you read, up to 200K Ethiopians are in SA.

I've officially laid a complaint against that Congolese boxer thread. Don't fall for fake news.

Travel › Re: Nigeria Ends Repatriation Of Citizens From South Africa by RandDigital(op): 1:33pm On Jul 18
helinues:
So number counting is also part of the problem you people have in SA? What's the population of the Ethiopians that almost 200k are residing in your country. How many Ethiopians are in Kenya which is one of their neighbors?
I don't care how many Ethiopian refugees are in Kenya - read the UN refugee act, if fleeing conflict you should run to neighbouring countries, not South Africa.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Congolese Boxer, Roméo ‘Bololo’ Katompa Burnt Alive In South Africa by RandDigital:
Fantastic001:
RandDigital

As usual, come and tell us how the boxer was a criminal.

Bunch of stoopeed foools. God will punish everyone of you supporting these senseless killings.
nlfpmod mynd44 there's no credible news outlet in SA or global carrying this story - just unknown fake news sites. Was proper due diligence and fact checking done here?

Doesn't make sense that there's so many french speaking officials on the site in South Africa. Crime scenes are cordoned off by official South African police and forensics - English speaking. That video of the body is a closeup and probably from DRC.

Very dodgy report.

Travel › Re: Nigeria Ends Repatriation Of Citizens From South Africa by RandDigital(op):
helinues:
Were you drunk when you made the above comments?

How many Nigerians are in UK which should be the country Nigerians are most that you are claiming 500k Nigerians are in South Africa

Honestly, only if you people have been paying attention to the way always sound, may be you people could have a rethink about your behavior.

East Africans who are not even affected like West Africans take this matter personally most the Ethiopians. Are they also part of West Africa?
Even when drunk I still make more sense than you and average Nigerians...

Ethiopia should first explain why they're at war with themselves and affecting other countries with their refugees.

It's not a human right to be in SA.

Travel › Re: Nigeria Ends Repatriation Of Citizens From South Africa by RandDigital(op): 12:14pm On Jul 18
helinues:
Be coherent when having any conversation with me. You saw that emboldened above before.

Now respond to it accordingly
Happy?

https://www.nairaland.com/8711305/100k-zimbabweans-17-liberians-leave

Travel › Re: Nigeria Ends Repatriation Of Citizens From South Africa by RandDigital(op):
helinues:
Can you see what we have been saying about you South Africans that your arguments don't have any direction

Could please tell us what precisely did the match to match protest achieved if there are still over 400k African migrants in your country?
Correction - 500K Nigerians alone. 5 million undocumented migrants 💅🏾💅🏾💅🏾

No country can tolerate that, not even the US with all its wealth.

Documented foreign nationals, students and tourists are obviously very welcome in SA🇿🇦🏆 - I see Nwabali is returning despite the genocidal propaganda in West Africa.
Travel › Re: Nigeria Ends Repatriation Of Citizens From South Africa by RandDigital(op): 11:27am On Jul 18
helinues:
So over 500,000 of Nigerians are in South Africa? Or other African nationalities haven't evacuated their people from your country
Fraud and drug dealing is so high it actually feels like 5 million 🤧

Travel › Re: Nigeria Ends Repatriation Of Citizens From South Africa by RandDigital(op): 11:21am On Jul 18
helinues:
Very good.

We are wishing the South Africans all the best in taking charge of their country as there won't be any excuse of foreigners taking their jobs
Only 1500 out of a possible 500,000🫤

Many jobs still at risk, not to mention the crime rate. 💅🏾💅🏾💅🏾
Travel › Nigeria Ends Repatriation Of Citizens From South Africa by RandDigital(op): 11:10am On Jul 18
Nigeria said it has completed the evacuation of its citizens from South Africa this week, airlifting nearly 1,500 people as anti-illegal immigration groups piled pressure on undocumented foreigners to leave the country.

Foreign nationals from several African countries, including Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda and Zimbabwe, have been leaving South Africa for weeks under government-assisted repatriation programmes.

South Africa, long a destination for documented and undocumented African workers, has been rocked by weeks of protests and unrest targeting immigrants, who stand accused of taking jobs and resources.

"It has ended," Nigeria's foreign ministry spokesman Kimiebi Ebienfa told AFP on Friday after airlifting of 1,490 Nigerians between June 10 and July 15.

The departures began after fringe South African groups ramped up demands for undocumented migrants to leave by June 30, sparking violent protests and clashes that killed at least four foreign nationals.

Malawi said earlier in July it had brought back 38,000 nationals in just a month, while Zimbabwe reported repatriating nearly 21,300 citizens.

Uganda's government said around 1,100 of its nationals had been repatriated, while hundreds of Ghanaians, Mozambicans and Kenyans have also left.

Nigeria's foreign minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said earlier this month that the situation for foreigners in South Africa was deteriorating and urged authorities to investigate the June 28 killings of two Nigerians, Musa Yunana Joe and Charles Iroegbu, during "the ongoing xenophobic protests and attacks of migrants".

But South African police said the deaths were not connected to the protests.

Still, South African authorities have been accused of not doing enough to stop the violence, which has seen shops owned by immigrants burned and looted.

"While appreciating the longstanding bilateral relations between Nigeria and the Republic of South Africa, the Federal Government reiterates its firm position that all forms of xenophobia, racial intolerance and violence against foreign nationals are unacceptable," Ebienfa said in a statement on Thursday.

Despite a handful of Nigerian lawmakers calling for a hardline response, Ebienfa said Abuja will continue to "engage constructively with the South African Government through diplomatic channels".
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/07/nigeria-ends-evacuation-of-nearly-1500-citizens-from-south-africa/

Foreign Affairs › Re: SA Accuses Ghana, Nigeria Of Spreading False News To Isolate It - VIDEO by RandDigital(op): 4:45pm On Jul 17
mikeapollo:
they cannot even touch Lebanese, Indians who also do not have residence permits or papers in SA.
Go ask the Lebanese, Indians, whites if they were open on June 30. Everything was shutdown. Ask your local drug Nigerian dealer for verification.
Foreign Affairs › Re: SA Accuses Ghana, Nigeria Of Spreading False News To Isolate It - VIDEO by RandDigital(op): 4:41pm On Jul 17
mikeapollo:
Better go tell the xenophobic people back home in SA to use their brains and stop attacking, killing and looting the shops of innocent black Africans when they cannot even touch Lebanese, Indians who also do not have residence permits or papers in SA.
South Africans are using their brains, there have been protests before with lots dozens of deaths. This time around what's the death toll? You'll tell me.

Also, these have been the biggest marches ever, but relatively peacefully - even June 30.
Foreign Affairs › Re: 100K Zimbabweans, 17 Liberians Leave SA Amidst Migration Protests - VIDEO by RandDigital(op): 3:00pm On Jul 17
educatedfool:
Are you happy about it or something?

Foreign Affairs › Re: 100K Zimbabweans, 17 Liberians Leave SA Amidst Migration Protests - VIDEO by RandDigital(op): 2:35pm On Jul 17
educatedfool:
Are you happy about it or something?
Unfortunately not. The criminals will be the last to leave.

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