South Africa Rejects Compensation Claims for Abandoned Nigerian Properties

South Africa has ruled out compensation for Nigerians who left homes and businesses behind after being evacuated. The government says assets in informal settlements or obtained illegally cannot qualify for reimbursement. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni dismissed proposals that Pretoria should pay for properties abandoned during past unrest. She urged those with formally registered assets to sell them on the open market rather than expect state support. Former senator Shehu Sani criticised the hardline stance, but Ntshavheni stood firm. She warned that any property without proper registration will not be recognised under South African law. This exchange adds to growing tensions between Nigeria and South Africa following xenophobic attacks that prompted a government‐assisted evacuation of Nigerian nationals. Both countries have since set up diplomatic talks to address security, migration, and the protection of foreign investments.

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