Protest Against Alleged Killing Of Nigerians By South Africans Is Unwarranted – SA Foreign Minister

South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor has said that the planned protest by National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, over the recent killings of Nigerians in South Africa was reckless and unwarranted.

Pandor made the statement while speaking at a press conference attended by the South African Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, on Sunday August 11.

The South African Foreign Minister said the protest does not reflect the strong ties between both countries and further insisted that everything is being done to protect and improve the relationship.

“The protests are said to be in response to alleged killing of Nigerians by South Africans, as you are aware, these allegations are devoid of truth, they are reckless and unwarranted.

“We find these statements most unfortunate and they don’t reflect the strong relations that exist between the people and the government of South Africa and Nigeria.

“Firstly, there is no targeting of any group of Africans in South Africa, secondly, our law enforcement agencies are making every effort to fight crime and arrest criminals” she said.

Recall that the Chairman of National Diaspora Commission, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa confirmed that eight police officers were arrested over xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.