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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Xy_uYvRfw?si=z35d4o80e_wIBx9P

A note to all those ignorant souls lying to themselves and each other about black South Africans. Here's more reason to keep you in denial

ghettochild:
Show me one south african that bought his or car brand new car n paid cash??

South Africans buy brand new cars - Nigerians buy tokunbos.

Nigerian rapper 3GAR- who crashed his 7 million rand McLaren in Sea Point last year – has bragged about partying at one of Cape Town’s hot spots, amid a report that claimed that he illegally entered South Africa.

The revelation was made by an interim report by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) this week, which exposed maladministration within the Department of Home Affairs.

The entertainer – real name Prince Daniel Obiomo – is expected to appear before the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court in April on charges of reckless driving and driving under the influence.

Prince Danial Obiomo – a Nigerian rapper known as 3GAR – was one of the cases highlighted in the report. Obiomo is believed to have overstayed his 2023 visa and, after leaving the country, re-entered without proper documentation.

At the time of his McLaren crash in Sea Point last March, Obiomo was an illegal alien.

Despite the damning reports, Obiomo continued to post pictures and clips of himself enjoying a luxury lifestyle in Cape Town. This included a recent post of him partying in Cape Town’s Secret Room nightclub.

Obiomo attended the club’s grand opening, downing designer drinks in the VIP area.

The club also posted a video of the rapper stating he would be meeting and greeting fans at the venue.

“Let’s f**k s**t up”, he casually tells followers.

Meanwhile, Obiomo is expected to physically appear in the Cape Town Magistrates Court on 9 April over charges of reckless and negligent driving, as well as driving under the influence (DUI) relating to his McLaren crash.

Although it’s unclear whether he is currently in South Africa, he could face arrest by authorities for illegally entering the country.

Should he be arrested, he is likely to be considered a flight risk and either detained in police custody or sent to an immigration detention centre.

Obiomo will also now face criminal charges over immigration violations.

Digital creator Chibuike Avukonke Udesike was raised in South Africa, shaped by Xhosa culture and speaking isiXhosa daily as part of his upbringing.

In recent years, however, he has built a new life in Nigeria — not as a visitor, but as someone who has immersed himself deeply enough to become fluent in Igbo and confidently claim it as part of who he is.

For someone raised in South Africa to a Xhosa mother and speaking isiXhosa daily, becoming fluent in Igbo is no small feat.

Igbo is one of Nigeria’s major indigenous languages, spoken predominantly in the southeastern region by the Igbo people, one of the country’s largest ethnic groups. Beyond communication, the language carries history, humour, spirituality, and communal identity. It is embedded in proverbs, music, storytelling and everyday village life.

Udesike has shared that it took him about three years to master the language.

On TikTok, where he posts under the name Chi-Chi, he has built a following of more than 208,000 people, amassing over 9.9 million likes. But what resonates most is not just the numbers — it is the message.

“Being Xhosa and Igbo is a flex. But being able to speak both isiXhosa and Igbo is a bigger flex,” he wrote in one widely shared clip.

The line was playful, but deliberate.

SA VERSUS NAIJA NARRATIVE

At a time when online discourse between South Africans and Nigerians can often lean toward rivalry or resentment, his content offers something different: pride without hostility.

He frequently refers to Nigeria as “back home.” In one video, accompanied by a Nigerian flag emoji, he wrote: “Now that I’ve gone back home can I rest.”

Laughing, he addressed the phrase “go back home,” noting that some assume there is struggle waiting elsewhere.

“It is fun here. We are not struggling,” he said.

He has also been open about facing negativity.

In one video, a TikTok user commented: “Manje sikubize kwerekwere (should we call you a kwerekwere)?”

The term “kwerekwere” is widely regarded in South Africa as a derogatory label used for foreign nationals, particularly fellow Africans. It has historically been associated with xenophobic attitudes and has been used to mock the sound of unfamiliar languages.

Instead of reacting with anger, Udesike laughed.

“As long as you are happy, mntasekhaya,” he replied, using the isiXhosa word meaning fellow home person.

But he then addressed the deeper issue directly.

“One thing I can never apologise for is being an Igbo man,” he said in another clip. “I am very proud of being Igbo. I owe no one an apology for being Igbo. What stands is that I am an Igbo man.”

In a separate caption, he acknowledged facing “rude comments and insults from rude people,” but added: “What remains is the fact that I’m still a graduate that passed with 10 distinctions.”

His responses follow a pattern: humour first, dignity always.

His Igbo name, Chibuike — meaning “God is strength” — reflects that steady confidence.

Yet while he embraces Igbo culture, he never erases his South African roots.

INCLUDING HIS PARENTS IN HIS CONTENT

Standing beside his mother in one video, he wrote: “When the topic is about having the best mom, I stand up and speak about my Xhosa mom.”

In another, he shared footage of his mother attempting to roast yam over an open fire for the first time in an Igbo village.

“My South African mom making roasted yam for the first time in the village,” he captioned it.

The scene — firewood crackling, laughter in the background — symbolised more than cooking. It reflected cultural exchange happening at family level.

A Xhosa mother participating in Igbo village life speaks to something larger than relocation. It signals welcome, curiosity and blending.

ONLINE REACTIONS

In the comment sections beneath his videos, many followers from both South Africa and Nigeria respond with encouragement and admiration. Some share their own cross-border marriages. Others say they are inspired to learn each other’s languages.

While criticism and xenophobic remarks do appear, they are often outweighed by messages of unity and support.

Udesike’s story does not ignore prejudice. It acknowledges it. But it refuses to centre it. Instead, it centres language, family, pride and love.

From strong Xhosa roots to Igbo pride, his journey is not about choosing one identity over another. It is about expanding identity.

In a continent often described through conflict, Chi-Chi's message is simple but powerful: belonging can be shared.

And sometimes, love between South Africans and Nigerians does not begin in diplomatic meetings or political speeches.

It begins in village kitchens, in TikTok comment sections, and in a young man laughing — fluent in more than two languages — and proud of them both.

IronGalaxy:
if he's the actual "boss" thats what he'll be called, also.."boss" in SA is a slang for "mate".. but across all social media platforms , its "Nigerians with this tendency and its projection.

I'm no expect on sh*t-gbo but isn't it the same as them calling each other oga (aka ogre)?

seppuku:
All funded by White monopoly capital.

Lame, that's what your kids will still say in 100 years to console themselves from being beaten by South Africans. Isn't Nigeria funded by Africa's biggest oil reserves? Where does all that money go? Give credit to the black SA government that knows how to utilize it's resources (even "white monopoly capital". The whites didn't do it for the blacks during apartheid.

KingOfAmebo:
What is MTN doing in Nigeria? MTN makes her biggest revenue in Nigeria and ensuring your lazy ass in South Africa get a good quality of life by contributing to your countries GDP...Don't just open your mouth to spill trash.

Do you want me to remind you how Nigerian civil servants paid monthly stipends to save your Soweto ass from your white masters during the apartheid regime?

If not for Nigerians you CANNOT use the same public toilet with your white masters today, So, atleast be grateful for that.

All I said can be verified online...get busy with your smartphone.

MrPrice has opened 1900 new stores in SA since leaving Nigeria, Shoprite has opened 190. Y'all were also singing the same "Nigeria is their biggest market" song, "they can't survive without us".

Who feeds you all this nonsense propaganda? Nigerians are poor, no middle class. Even BBC said you were using Shoprite escalators to take pictures instead of shopping 😂😂😂

"You liberated South Africans" in order for them to become richer than you. Sad. Audio ego.

Host78:
Nigerians succeeding in South Africa means the south african black men there can no longer blame the white people for their failures.

Before now, they could easily blame their failures on the whites. They can easily tell their women that "look the whites are taking all the good jobs and that's why we cannot provide for you"

But since Nigerians came in and started working hard, they no longer have this excuse.

It exposes their laziness and this kills them inside and so they take it out on Nigerians instead of putting in the work

South Africans are just wicked because Nigerians are always winning.

They just can't accept that we are better than them in everything.

Did they kill this young hustling Nigerian because he's into drug?

Of course not. He's a young, hardworking Nigerian making it in their country.

They just couldn't bear to see an outsider succeed while their lazy ąșș fail in their own country.

You mean a Nigerian who was hired by a South African to use his car to "succeed".

Let's talk about "Nigerians being better than South Africans in everything" the day you see one South African japa to Nigerian, ok.

Can Nigeria compete with any of the black SA achievements below? If not, forever hold your peace.

Dikeledi Mphela not in court today.

Live Court Proceedings


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc_B8EGjJMs

The case against suspects accused of the murder of e-hailing driver Isaac Satlat has been postponed to March.

This after accused number one, Dikeledi Mphela, was not brought to court from Attridgeville prison in Monday's court proceedings.

According to documents from correctional services, Mphela is only scheduled to appear in court in March.

Despite this, the matter was set down for Monday in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court

The misunderstanding stemmed from a J7 form, which authorises the detention of suspects.

The form is dated the 3rd of March instead of the 23rd of February, resulting in the accused not being transported to court.

Six suspects were arrested in connection with Satlat's murder, who was hijacked and killed in his vehicle.

Meanwhile, the lawyer representing the Satlat family has described the delay as disappointing.

"We are not happy, because this is a highly sensitive matter its a public matter, missing a date of court should not have taken place, there's no reason why they should miss the date."

ZIM RULING PARTY AWAITS ANSWERS

Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU-PF, is waiting for an official word from South African officials about the arrest of Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of the late President Robert Mugabe, following a shooting at his upscale home in Hyde Park. The 28-year-old was taken into custody on Thursday, 19 February 2026, along with a 33-year-old man, after a 23-year-old gardener was shot and left in critical condition. Police are probing the case as attempted murder, with searches turning up bullet casings but no gun yet. This incident has stirred worries in the quiet suburb, known for its luxury homes and tight security, and brought back memories of the Mugabe family’s past troubles in South Africa.

Back in Zimbabwe, ZANU-PF has taken note of the arrest but is holding back until South Africa gives a full account. Party leaders say they want clear facts before commenting more, showing care in handling a matter tied to their former leader’s family. Robert Mugabe, who ruled Zimbabwe for 37 years until 2017, died in 2019, but his legacy still looms large in the party and country.

Some in Zimbabwe see the Mugabes as still powerful, with Grace Mugabe holding sway. Reactions there mix surprise with talks of how the family has been handled gently by the government. One view is that Grace remains influential, which might shape how officials respond. For now, ZANU-PF’s wait for South Africa’s statement points to the need for good ties between the two nations, especially on legal issues crossing borders.

WHO IS BELLARMINE CHATUNGA MUGABE?

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, born in 1997, is the youngest of Robert and Grace Mugabe’s three sons. He has lived a life of luxury but also under the spotlight for wrong reasons. His brothers, Robert Junior and an older stepbrother from Grace’s first marriage, have also made headlines for wild parties and legal scrapes. Bellarmine himself faced claims in 2023 of damaging property in Harare, adding to the family’s list of troubles.

The Hyde Park home belongs to Grace Mugabe, who has spent time there since her husband’s death. The family owns several spots in South Africa, using them as a base away from Zimbabwe’s politics. Grace, now in her 60s, has her own past issues here—a 2017 assault case where she allegedly hit a model with an extension cord, leading to a warrant that was never served. She got diplomatic immunity back then, but it has left questions about her status.

Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe, son of late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, was arrested in Johannesburg on Thursday.

Early information from the scene suggested an alleged labour dispute between the gardener and one of the suspects led to the violent exchange.

The victim was taken to hospital. It was indicated that he is in a critical condition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pILUtEtqiVw


Live Court Proceedings


Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe will be made to wait another week before seeking release.

The son of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been charged with attempted murder and defeating the ends of justice.

He appeared alongside co-accused Thobias Mugabe Matonhdze at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 23 February.

The matter was postponed until 3 March where the pair are expected to submit their bail applications.

The men were arrested last week on Thursday after a gardener shooting at the Mugabe residence in Hyde Park, Johannesburg.

Police have been searching for the weapon alleged to have been used in the shooting, but have so far been unsuccessful.

Speaking to the media outside the court on Monday, the accused’s legal representative declined to comment on any family relations that the men may share.

Previous thread: Mugabe's Son Arrested in SA For Shooting Of Gardener
https://www.nairaland.com/8621983/mugabes-son-arrested-south-africa

KLEINBASS:
The gardener also happens to be Zimbabweans, the Mugabe boy is on drugs

I can believe that.

Hemanwel:
What kind of kindergarten grammar is "For Shooting of A Gardener"? Why not simply say, "For Shooting A Gardener"?

2 suspects are involved... Who shot the gardener? Hence the "kindergarten grammar".

walosky:
What kinda caption is that? Did he shoot a Guard or a Gardener ?

Early reports suggested it was guard.

Former first lady of Zimbabwe, Grace Mugabe, is in distress following the arrest of her son in Johannesburg on Thursday afternoon. That’s according to sources who made the revelations to SABC News Specialist Correspondent Sophie Mokoena.

Grace Mugabe faces an active, outstanding arrest warrant in South Africa related to the 2017 assault of model Gabriella Engels at a Johannesburg hotel. Although originally granted diplomatic immunity, the South African High Court overturned this decision, allowing potential prosecution for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxRT7HcRQQk?si=EZ3U9Hg2fR_MYmiI

"I spoke to someone who has a strong relationship with the Mugabe family. He indicated to me that the former first lady, Grace Mugabe, is very angry because she has been speaking to her children, telling them to behave. Because if you remember, the other son was arrested in Zimbabwe last year with dagga. And also, the very same son who is now arrested in South Africa, at some point in time, he made court appearances in Zimbabwe.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doV3gw3ZwDo?si=kkneFMYdOhjQt-Bz

Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe has been arrested at his Johannesburg home.

The son of the late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is reportedly one of two suspects who had been arrested on Thursday at the Mugabe residence in Hyde Park, Johannesburg.

Speaking to the media outside the premises, Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed that the two suspects would be taken into custody and questioned as part of an attempted murder investigation.

Police were flagged down on Thursday morning by private security who relayed that a shooting had taken place on the Mugabe property.

The victim was initially believed to be a security guard, but Nevhuhulwi confirmed that preliminary investigations state he was a 23-year-old gardener.

Reaction from Zimbabwe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzdINPZrKVg?si=a0xlf7MBnHslapsp

Early information from the scene suggests an alleged labour dispute between the gardener and one of the suspects led to the violent exchange.

Police state that the number of shots fired had not been confirmed, but a cartridge had been found at the scene.

“We have our dog unit inside, and some of our officers inside searching for the firearm.

“The victim has been taken to hospital. It was indicated that he is in a critical condition, but we are hoping that he will be fine,” said the colonel.

Television news crews showed footage of police officers handcuffing Mugabe and the second suspect shortly before 1pm.

Initial reports stated that Mugabe had barricaded himself in his room, but Nevhuhulwi confirmed he and his companion were cooperating with authorities.

“Bramley station detectives and Forensic Crime Scene Management are processing the scene and two men, aged 28 and 33, have been taken in for questioning,” police stated.

Confirmation that the men had been formally charged with attempted murder was released on Thursday evening, with the men set for a court appearance at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Idaytesj29:
I bet you look more like Pieter Willem Botha, your Lord and Ona.

I guess he saved us from bleaching like you and your family

Idaytesj29:
He is more handsome than you

I look like Tinubu

Urgent1Million:
The incident isn't any fault of bolt's.
No amount of security initiatives by Bolt would stop criminals from operating like they did.
Bolt doesn't vet customer who order rides. If they turn out to be criminals and murderers, jo one can blame Bolt.
Even if a Bolt-verified driver comits a crime while completing a trip, Bolt will bot be held completely liable. A person with a very clean record can develop a criminal mind just in one day.
Bolt has a couple of responsibilities to their drivers and customers, no doubt, but they took the attempt to exonerate themselves a little too far.
For what it's worth, the person with the crimw here is the owner of the profile who let someone else use his profile.
He should even be the first suspect in this crime.

Part of what has led Bolt to issue this statement (and not wait til later as you would like) is because there's been public questions as to why the driver profile didn't match that of the victim.

Both owner and driver are culpable unfortunately, as young as he was, it was a violation of customer trust in a country battling with high rates of rape and other crime. That's why I said Bolt could potentially get a knock from this - it wasn't anything personal against Nigerians. You guys are overreacting.

Urgent1Million:
It's not possible for an unregistered driver to operate with the app.
As far as bolt is concerned, every account belongs to a certified driver, duly vetted by them.
So when bolt says "driver", they mean a profile in their database.
That's why they discourage profile sharing.
For one reason or another, people still share their profiles. Bolt does a periodic in app facial verification but somehow, those who share profiles still manage to find their way around it.
When an accident happens with a vehicle driven by a profile (driver), bolt only recognises the original owner of that profile as the driver.
Any other person is at best an impersonator.
The profile owner would be held responsible, even for a breach of contract. It's like sharing your bank app login details and losing your money.

Fair enough, but there's still the possibility of attempts to sue Bolt or exposure to brand damage, right?

Infact, this statement alone has the potential to scare customers away because it's an admission of serious security gaps, right? So, it's not a move Bolt took lightly in their attempt to "smear Nigerians" and protect SA criminals as many of you have concluded, correct?

dfrost:
The lawsuit wasn't coming for them. Why bother? This is a crime against the state. It's murder. They have nothing to protect.

If it was he that committed a crime 🫆, then their statement would be in order to deny him as a lawful employee/partner to the service. In this case, it's a no-no.

Bolt SA goofed on this one. A spade 🪏 is not a shovel.

Bolt had questions to answer because the public was under the impression someone else had been murdered.

Urgent1Million:
Yes.
The owner of the profile would have been held responsible.
And that's the kind of situation that would warrant the release of this kind of statement of illegal profile sharing by bolt.

You mean there'd be absolutely no culpability on Bolt if an unregistered driver killed a client and that they wouldn't be susceptible to lawsuits for not fool-proofing their app against unregistered drivers. Also think of the reputational damage this would cause.

Urgent1Million:
For what it's worth, the killer's would have killed whoever was using the profile to drive, even if it was the profile owner.
Not sharing profiles doesn't prevent any car-jacking or any other crime.
If both wanted to dodge a y financial and insurance obligations, they could still have done that if the bereaved demand for such benefits.

What if the unregistered driver was the one who committed the crime against a customer, would Bolt be protected?

Idaytesj29:
Cocky Randy Rand Digitaless

Lionessza6:
That's exactly what I'm saying. They are protecting themselves from any kind of lawsuit or claim against the company by revealing that they had no legal relationship with him. But his smart compatriot here can't read between the lines.....well, that's the disadvantage of a formal economy ,you reason on this level . To them it's personal; not a cooperation protecting itself from scrutiny and accusations .

😂😂😂

Lionessza6:
No one is justifying any murder here ,bolt as an employer has a responsibility to reveal the contract they had with this guy who was on a student visa. That's how things work in South Africa, you don't reveal other facts and hide others.

Satlat wasn't on Bolt's books.

"It added that the late foreign national had illegally used the profile of another driver, a man identified as Wiseman Makobe."

"On the day of the incident, Mr. Makobe completed the required verification process, after which Mr. Satlat operated using that profile. This constitutes profile sharing."

"Profile sharing is strictly prohibited on the Bolt platform. It undermines passenger trust, compromises safety, and violates our agreements with drivers."

Bolt South Africa has confirmed that the murdered e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, was not registered and illegally used a profile belonging to another.

The foreign national was killed by passengers in a shocking video caught on a dash cam.

Three suspects appeared in Pretoria Magistrates Court on Monday, 16 February, on charges of murder and hijacking. A fourth suspect has since been arrested.

In a statement posted on its social media platforms, Bolt South Africa offered its condolences to the family and loved ones of driver Isaac Satlalt.

The e-hailing company condemned the murder, stating it was working with police in the ongoing investigation.

Bolt revealed that Satlat – a 22-year-old Nigerian – was not a registered driver. It added that the late foreign national had illegally used the profile of another driver, a man identified as Wiseman Makobe.

In all likelihood, Setlat paid Makobe to use his profile in order to utilise the app as a driver – a practice that e-hailing companies strongly condemn.

It shared: “On the day of the incident, Mr. Makobe completed the required verification process, after which Mr. Satlat operated using that profile. This constitutes profile sharing. The profile has since been permanently hard-blocked and banned from operating on the platform.

It added: “Profile sharing is strictly prohibited on the Bolt platform. It undermines passenger trust, compromises safety, and violates our agreements with drivers”.

Bolt revealed it had implemented multiple safeguards to curb the practice, including mandatory identity verification, regular in-app selfie checks, device monitoring, and data-led risk detection systems. Drivers who contravene this rule can face immediate suspension and permanent bans.

WHO WAS ISAAC SATLAT?

Isaac Satlat was a 22-year-old Nigerian foreign national who lived and studied in South Africa.

According to accounts by family members, Satlat completed a qualification in automotive mechanical engineering and was set to graduate next month. He was on a study visa, which permits individuals to work for up to 20 hours per week.

In December, he was hired by the owner of the vehicle he drove to become a Bolt driver.

On Wednesday, 11 February, he was attacked by two individuals who requested a ride on the e-hailing app. Two other individuals in another car were involved in the coordinated attack.

Satlat’s body was found in Atteridgeville, a township located outside Pretoria. His family are hoping to raise funds via a BackaBuddy campaign to have his remains repatriated.
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seppuku:
But how do they jump to the conclusion that he is on a student visa.

From what I gather, He went to elementary and secondary school there.?

Let's just agree the general sentiment on social media opposes this murder. You not gonna drag me into a fight today Morpheus🙂‍↔️🙂‍↔️🙂‍↔️