₦airaland Forum

MrGerald:
The foundation is laid by the whites.

You'll be saying the same thing 100 years from now. Just admit black SA is kicking your ass. When you move to SA you live comfortably in black areas, not white areas - to the extent that you don't want to return home, even when they threaten your life.

Goo0dHardDick:
Dude, thought it's a useless country where you can bounce and enter even without proper documents.

Yesz. SA is miles ahead of Nigeria is every aspect. I mean the White SA though

Keep fooling yourself, black SA is millenia ahead of you.

oloriooko:
Unfortunate that this games presently on-going is widely ignored by many sports media houses

They will post Azerbaijan, Nepal, Cambodia games instead. I also have a thread on Ghana Championships and they ignored it.

franchasng:
Black South Africans have no right to demand respect or good treatment outside their xenophobic Zulu enclave.

They should be grateful that White people from Netherlands decided to stay back and build South Africa for them, if not, Sudan and Somali will be paradise today compared to xenophobic South Africa

Yawn! Trying too hard to be provocative 🙄🙄 Ever since democratic rule, black SA surpasses you in every index of human development.

Aiden Smith 🇿🇦 speaks out over poor athlete treatment at the ongoing African Championships in Ghana!

He was crowned African Shot Put Champion today.pic.twitter.com/2fGSsdA3TB

— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) May 12, 2026

The 2026 African Athletics Championships in Ghana did not get off to a smooth start. The competition, held at the University of Ghana stadium in Accra from May 12 to 17, has drawn heavy criticism over alleged poor athlete accommodations, food rationing and technical timing failures.

South African shot put star Aiden Smith told media his meal portions were heavily restricted, while athlete housing reportedly lacked basics like blankets and toilet paper.

“I was hoping for a massive throw, but the conditions didn’t allow it,” Smith told Olympics.com. This marks Ghana’s first time hosting the event, although it previously hosted the 2023 African Games.

FOOD RESTRICTIONS

“At the meal hall, they don’t allow us to take more than one chicken bone,” Smith told media. “You can’t take both chicken and fish; you’re only allowed to take one or the other. In the morning, they give me half an egg or one egg, but at home, I eat eight or nine eggs in the morning during competition.” Smith added that rooms did not have basics like blankets and fridges, and consistent access to toilet paper and functioning taps. “We had to request an air-conditioning remote at the reception, but we weren’t allowed to keep it,” he said. “We had to set it and give it back.

“I expected a lot more.”

Smith won the men’s shot put with a 20.01m throw. “I was aiming for 21m, but I’m still very happy with the win,” he said. Smith holds a shot put best of 20.89, set in March; he won the Botswana Golden Grand Prix in late April, throwing 20.55, and two days later, took third at the Akani Simbine Classic with 20.50m. He also owns a gold medal from the 2025 FISU World University Games.

GHANA SPORTS DIRECTORS APOLOGIZE

Following Smith’s report, South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture, Gayton McKenzie, reportedly arranged alternative hotel accommodation in Accra for the 34 members of the South African team.

The director of Ghana’s National Sports Authority (NSA), Veronica Commey, also issued a statement on Wednesday. “Personally, I was taken a little aback,” she said, regarding the complaints about the poor food supply. “When we go to the dorm, there is always a lot of food, so we don’t know where that came from. But it’s something we want to assure you we are working on.”

Smith’s interview also received some criticism, with users on X saying his expectations were too high. “He’s gotten so comfortable to South Africa being one of the most developed countries in Africa that he expects all countries to operate the same way and have the same standard of living,” one user wrote. “He should be aware of this; I don’t know why he’s complaining.”

One Ghanaian influencer shared a video after visiting the championships’ meal hall, showing ample food available and athletes disputing claims of any issues.

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

Results from several events from Day 1 have not yet been posted on the official live results website; in a few cases, some heats of an event appear to be recorded, while other heats of the same event were not.

One video shared online also shows athletes in the men’s 100m analyzing footage of the race to determine the winners.

Commey explained that these technical difficulties and real-time transmission of results were caused by several power outages on Day 1, despite backup generators. “We have isolated a lot of the power, so we don’t have a repeat of what happened yesterday,” she said.

She also apologized to the media for the excessive noise and unstable WiFi, which may have disrupted their work. “It is not acceptable,” she said. “You need a quiet environment to operate. I apologize for the noise and distraction; measures have been put in place to resolve the issues.”

brain54:
You don't even know the line of argument to pick and stick to...

Is it only Nigerians in South Africa that are being targeted because they are criminals or are all other black foreigners in South Africa - Ghanians, Congolese etc also criminals?

Are you chasing these foreigners out of your country because they are criminals or because they overburdening your infrastructure?

You guys are even confused what you are even fighting for.

The way I see it you are just angry birds looking for where to channel your frustrated energy.

Now it's Nigerians being criminals.... when tackled on that you would change mouth and say illegal migrants. Argument neither here nor there. Just frustrations and anger from bitter people.

Channel your frustrated minds to the right source of your problem. Nigerians and black migrants- most of who contribute to the growth of your economy are not the source of your problems.

Look inwards not where to shift blame and responsibility. It's always gaslighting when someone tries to reason with you. The whole world is against South Africa. Only you guys are always right with your strange behaviors and reasoning!

🙄🙄🙄

2 pages later, you still here? Thought you were done debating South Africans because we have "warped logic".

brain54:
Weirdo what is outstanding and special about that quote...?
To behave like a Roman in Rome and to obey local laws of a country. What is so deep about that comment? Buhari simultaneously condemned the attacks on Nigerians and called for their protection. He did not justify the violence itself.

See why I said it's frustrating talking to you? Such logic!

I get you - the same criminally minded Nigerians you complain about on the daily miraculously turn to angels when in SA. Coolio - ostrich with its head in the sand.

Great news is that South Africans are no longer be gaslighted. Go on social media - were gatvol (enough is enough). Everybody back to their papa land.

brain54:
Records upon records you say... sometimes I'm tempted to ask how old you are. Your level maturity is questionable.

As I said earlier I think diplomacy with you guys is utterly useless.

You too shalom. Hakuna mattata!

Buhari came to SA following one of the rounds of attacks and after meeting with the SA president he accosted Nigerians living in SA. SA pulled out records upon records.

So, you're the one who's a bit wet behind the ears, lil bro 🍼🍼🍼, go to sleep.

Mr Buhari told Nigerians living in various parts of the world, especially in South Africa, to adhere to the laws of the country they reside and ensure compliance with market laws.

“Like it is said, ‘when you are in Rome behave like the Romans’. Always be law-abiding,’’ he said.

brain54:
They offer bribes to corrupt officials that request them...

Is it undocumented immigrants that are corrupting your officials? Is it undocumented immigrants that made zuma go to prison for collecting bribe?

Take responsibility bro and stop shifting blames!

Oh poor innocent undocumented law breakers - they can do no evil 🥲 - according to brain54. I'm here on NL reading about how corrupt your citizens are. But somehow they turn into angels once they cross into the confines of the SA borders. I get you 😉.

Tired of playing this game. SA govt has records upon records that they probably use to shut the Nigerian govt up with regarding the conduct of her nationals in SA. All shall be revealed at the AU Summit. Can't wait. Shalom.

brain54:
Who are those corrupting your officials...?

Bro take responsibility for once. You guys never do. Genesis of your whole problem!

You wanna tell me undocumented immigrants and criminals don't offer bribes? Bro, take responsibility - your people are too desperate to be out of Nigeria. I took responsibility by admitting we have officials and have now put judicial probes in place.

Your turn.

brain54:
So where did I say they were south Africans in Nigeria...

Everyone knows you don't travel. You prefer to sit in your country as local champions.

Warped logic always stems from warped understanding.

Fix your corruption issues and stop looking for where to channel your anger and frustration!

We're definitely fixing our corruption problem and those corrupting our officials😉. We're cleaning house and we'll be better off afterwards. See you at the AU Summit. Shalom.

brain54:
Nobody is overburdening sa with their problems...

The South African government should also fix it's corruption problems and get it's acts in order!

How many South Africans are in Nigeria draining your public resources? How many Nigerians are in SA?

That's overburdening.

You're proving to be the one with "the warped sense of logic".

brain54:
So because they are undocumented it's okay to use them as target practice and assault testing level just because they can't report to the authorities?

Why don't you catch them and bundle them back to their country of origin instead?

My guy I don't condone xenophobia but the system is so corrupt that the same undocumented people or criminals will be back on the streets the next day after paying the officials.

South Africans have been complaining about this for decades and at some point it's logical that things would turn violent out of frustration. South Africans have been protesting, destroying their own infrastructure in an attempt to get the attention of authorities to no avail. Judicial probes are now showing the extent of corruption in the police force, for instance, revealing connections with the criminal underworld and top cops are getting arrested.

So, my point is the SA situation is complex - it's not as easy as collect and deport undocumented immigrants and criminals. Public frustrations boil over from time to time.

Therefore, other African governments need to stop overburdening SA with their problems - they should step up and make their countries conducive for their citizens.

LordBiden:
We are conquerors who came to conquer you guys in your lands,you all are envious of us prospering in your lands while your lazy ass men sleep all day.

Don't worry we coming to buy up your lands and collect all your beautiful women.

I see you're trying hard to be provocative and display bravado in an attempt to recover from the public display of weeping you did a few days ago. Go to sleep baby girl 🍼🍼🍼

brain54:
Besides if anyone out stays their visa or commits fraud in your country they are legal steps to take through the appropriate authorities to either repartrate them or legal procedures through court actions Instead of molesting and attacking people on the streets.!

The Ghanaian was apprehended by the community but never assaulted - it's all over social media, you can check it out.

Assaults on foreign nationals can be reported to the police but unfortunately if you're undocumented you're likely not going to report. So who's to blame for that? The SA govt? Please...

brain54:
I've come to realize you guys have a warped sense of logic...Different from the way the rest of the world see things.

Ghana is upset Operation Dudula caught their citizen flouting SA laws by living and trading in SA on an expired visitors visa after commiting visa fraud. If that's "the way you do things in the rest of the world" you'll have your chance to say so at the AU Summit. Shalom.

brain54:
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[i] South Africa will also propose an agenda item on the push and pull factors of migration

Very irresponsible government. I've never seen a more irresponsible government/people.

Very shameful. SMH!

Mahama and Tinubu will have to explain why they've made their countries inhabitable for their citizens. Game on...

The South African government has pushed back against Ghana after Accra called for alleged xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa to be discussed at the upcoming African Union summit in Egypt.

This comes after Ghana asked the AU to formally discuss the recent violence and intimidation targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa, saying the incidents had sparked concern across the continent.

Ghana also called for investigations into possible human rights violations and stronger protection for African migrants.

In a statement issued late on Friday, the SA Department of International Relations and Cooperation said the government had already condemned the incidents and acted swiftly through law enforcement.

"The South African government moved swiftly to condemn acts of confrontation and intimidation and directed all law enforcement agencies to promptly take the necessary actions within the laws of the Republic to guarantee the safety of citizens, residents and visitors and to bring to book all perpetrators whose actions are inconsistent with the rule of law and fundamental values of our Constitution,"

The department added that South Africa remains committed to engaging Ghana and other African partners through established diplomatic channels and warned against the spread of unverified information and social media content that could inflame tensions between countries.

It also said it was regrettable that the matter had been escalated to the African Union adding that "should the AU deem it appropriate to place the matter on the Agenda, South Africa will also propose an agenda item on the push and pull factors of migration".

"South Africa remains open to continued diplomatic engagement and constructive dialogue with any State on matters of mutual concern, hence South Africa finds Ghana’s decision to escalate concerns about irregular migration to the African Union regrettable.

"However, should the AU deem it appropriate to place the matter on the Agenda, South Africa will also propose an agenda item on the push and pull factors of migration, including good governance, rule of law, and democracy, in accordance with the Constitutive Act of the AU".

2mch:
I dOnt know why they constantly want us to know about them. We dont care about them or like them either. They need to keep their news in their country like they want to keep other Africans out. No onw cares about who they are or what they have.

I am sure they dont have the brain to create a forum like this so they come here to post things about themselves as black people. They need to leave Nigerians alone completely and stop coming to our spaces.

XENOPHOBIA

Now you know how South Africans feel.

Kukutente23:
This is religious intolerance
Nobody forced anyone to come and watch miracles
Soludo cannot turn himself to regulator of pastors

Healing the sick na performance now? 😂😂😂

Pictures

1. MySol ($12.1 million)
2. DJ Black Coffee ($9.5 million)
3. Clare Wiese, the daughter of Shoprite billionaire Christo Wiese ($5.4 million)

Nettleton Road in Clifton, Cape Town, has welcomed a new resident, businessman MySol – real name Solly Soka Madibela.

The mining magnate reportedly paid over R200 million ($12,1 million) for the seven-storey, seven-bedroom villa.

Property agents have labelled Nettleton Road, located in Clifton, Cape Town, as the most expensive street in Africa.

The picturesque street – which falls under the Atlantic Seaboard – boasts houses that have sold for well over R100 million ($6 million).

As there are fewer than 30 properties on the road, the demand is high, with some buyers offering close to half a billion ($30 million) for the exclusive address.

Real estate agent Lance Cohen told the Sunday Times: “The No 1 draw of Nettleton Road is the incredible view, across the Atlantic Ocean, the Clifton beaches and towards the Twelve Apostles, with Lion’s Head and Table Mountain in your backyard.

“The views here are better than anywhere else in Cape Town, and that is why people pay such prices. The second factor is the prestige. Owning a property on Nettleton Road means you have reached the top of society.”

Pam Golding Properties has credited the rarity, privacy, exclusivity and luxury lifestyle as contributing factors to its popularity.

WHO LIVES ON NETTLETON ROAD?

Nettleton Road welcomed its newest residents, DJ Black Coffee and MySol in the last six months.

The Grammy-winning artist paid R157 million in cash for his five-bedroom villa.

Last week, businessman MySol hosted his housewarming party at his R220 million property, located next to the world-famous DJ.

Here are other residents of the exclusive address…

Clare Wiese, the daughter of Shoprite billionaire Christo Wiese, purchased a R90 million home in 2016.

Architect Stefan Antoni, who has designed many homes on Nettleton Road, has his own on the street.

Property developer Stuart Chait purchased a R150 million home in 2020.

Publishing tycoon Dennis Hotz demolished his home to build another.

Art dealer Hugo Jankowitz, who owns the 21 Nettleton Boutique Hotel.

IronGalaxy:
And Nigerians say breindead s..t like this on Twitter 😆

Wow... Let's stop arguing with fulls guys.

JaceBlaze:
Getting back that 10% will be one hell of a steep hill to climb.At this point he is just fighting to not lose his seats cause I don't see how he will springboard past 10%

He won't with the open borders rhetoric.

JaceBlaze:
I'd still take Mashatile over that guy who runs the 6% party though.Now that's a real bullet we all need to dodge...jeez!

😂😂😂 What a decline shem, from 10% to 6%. I felt sorry for him during sentencing though - ne a gaula.

JaceBlaze:
You have no idea how much I have grown to love our "Cupcake" even though he can be docile at times.So if he resigns we'll have Mashatile as interim pres?😭

Dodged a bullet there 🥵🥵🥵

I guess motion of no confidence coming up next @IronGalaxy

IronGalaxy:
He most definitely gonna resign.

😭😭😭

I know you and JaceBlaze will rejoice.

IronGalaxy:
is it tonight

Yep, in 10 minutes

IronGalaxy:
Ramaphosa really baffles me, he can take swift action on these global issues but is an indecisive lame duck at home.. but I agree with him on this stance.. I once saw African head of states lumped into one bus in some European country, i forgot which country it was.. they basically treat African presidents like little school kids and im suprised it took this long for someone to see it...

I remember that picture of the bus 😂😂😂

Let's see how decisive he is tonight at 20:00 - family meeting. Dude might resign.

Pretoria questions the practice of convening African leaders en masse as Ramaphosa declines Nairobi meeting.