Riyaz Patel
International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor says South Africa is in contact with Nigerian authorities regarding calls in Nigeria for the expulsion of South Africans and protests at South African owned businesses in the west African nation.
The protests are said to be in response to alleged killings of Nigerians by South Africans.
“As you are aware, these allegations are devoid of truth, reckless and unwarranted. We find these statements most unfortunate as they don’t reflect the strong relations that exist between the people and the Government of South Africa and Nigeria, Pandor said.
“The two countries enjoy strong bilateral relations, which were forged over many years during our struggle for liberation in South Africa and in this democratic era, fully supported by the people and Government of Nigeria,” the DIRCO Minister added.
Weekend reports from Nigeria stated that Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and President Cyril Ramaphosa, have scheduled
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