South African government is cheesed off over the threat of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for the expulsion of South Africans and protests at South African owned businesses in Nigeria. In a statement issued by the South African High Commission in Abuja, the country has expressed concern over the student organization in Nigeria, calling for the expulsion of South Africans and protests at South African owned businesses. As reported by our portal, the protests were in response to the alleged killing of Nigerians in South Africa. The statement sought to clear the ground that the allegations are untrue and reckless and the response of the student union in Nigeria was unwarranted. The statement underscored that the South African Police is investigating the case of killings and denied targeting of any group in South Africa, while expressing deep concern over the unfortunate death of Mrs. Elizabeth Ndulbuisi-Chukwu, Deputy Director-General of Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria in June. Obtusely referring to the incident, the statement said that the enforcement agencies in South Africa are making their best efforts to fight crime and arrest criminals.
The statement also referred to the cordial relationship between South Africa and Nigeria and said that Nigerian nationals travel to South Africa for a number of reasons such as business, tourism and for pursuing academic studies in the same way South African businessmen and investors travel down to Nigeria for businesses and for investing. Nigeria is home to approximately 120 South African companies, which include MTN, Shoprite, Multichoice and South Africa Airways, contributing solidly towards job creation and are taking various social development programs there.
