The Digest:
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged Nigerians and other foreign nationals residing in South Africa to respect the country's laws, customs, and traditions. Speaking on Freedom Day amid renewed anti-foreigner tensions, Ramaphosa said: "To those who are here legally, respect us as South Africans, respect our laws, respect our conventions and our traditions." He stressed that South Africa would enforce its immigration laws while remaining committed to multilateralism.
Key Points:
- Nigeria's Acting Ambassador said Nigerians are "not under siege" in South Africa.
- NiDCOM issued safety advisories urging Nigerians to avoid confrontations.
- Protests have turned violent in East London, Cape Town, Durban, and KwaZulu-Natal.
- The Nigerian Consulate remains operational and is working with South African authorities.
- The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs is engaging with her South African counterpart.
Both governments are collaborating to ensure the safety of Nigerian citizens in South Africa.
Sources: Punch Newspaper , Vanguard
