Over 1,000 to Return Home as Xenophobic Tensions Escalate in South Africa

Thisdaylive | 06-06-2026 02:45pm |

More than 1,000 Nigerians residing in South Africa have submitted applications for voluntary repatriation due to increasing xenophobic tensions and a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment within the country. The situation has prompted concerns regarding the safety and well-being of Nigerian nationals in South Africa. The Nigerian government is reportedly monitoring the developments closely as it seeks to ensure the protection of its citizens abroad. This mass application for repatriation highlights the urgent need for measures to address the escalating violence and discrimination faced by immigrants.

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