Ramaphosa’s Offer of Free Passports To Nigerians Sparks Backlash Over Immigration Issues At Home

[@moriti411]

After the Chidima citizenship fiasco, Cyril Ramaphosa's timing could not have been worse. I am not South African, but South Africa's backlash is completely understandable..infact any functioning African country would have behaved the same

[@SabeloTaswell]

That won’t happen we South Africans we stand for our country

[@ctgal9698]

It would be interesting to see how South African taxpayers feel about this situation

[@michelesouris]

It is hard to imagine South Africa would supply free passports to Nigerians. Do you mean South Africa will permit visa free entry to Nigerians?

[@tarikviaer-mcclymont5762]

Thats an important distinction

[@lorrainekhumalo8560]

This is crazy Ramaphosa his the most corrupt idiot he never loves SAns his rubbish

[@GK222_]

It's not even that. SA has simply digitized the whole VISA application process for Nigerians, meaning they can apply online & simply fly in and not have to present their papers at the airport - as long as the VISA application has been approved online. CR really screwed up with his wording

[@efosaagbonlahor4187]

Since this visa free started have you seen Nigerians rushing to South Africa. it's capital NO

[@brettarendze7202]

Offcourse they won't go if it's legal or free. Why would they want to do something legal or free, there's no crime in doing it then they will be documented and unable to dodge the law as easily as they are used to. That's the capital NO. No crime No fun, the Nigerian way🎉

[@tho88315]

Do you have a comprehension problem? There is nothing as visa free for Nigerians. Nigerians are still required to apply for visa but keep their passport with them.

[@tebohoqhomane]

To me my sister ,this is a business informed decision ,not a political decision..Most of Ramaphosa's decision are not for the people of SA..they are based on his business interests and his peers..not for us

[@shazy-wp4ko]

Exactly 💯😢

[@darianclery4455]

Thank you for this great news

[@MIchaelDaniels-q3c]

Congratulations to our Nigerian Brothers 👏(Sarcasm)

[@TrevorStyles-z3h]

Congratulations for what?

[@lucienze5183]

with a British passport i don't need a visa to south Africa. i didn't see any black south African worry. my south African friends need to reflect on their state of mind

[@uncannytheos2454]

Its gotta be an abusive state of mind from Stockholm syndrome with the relationship with those white south africans. They poison there minds to hate anyone that isn't them. Which is what those people that have a whites only town want

[@bulioperamusic25]

We've never had numbers of British citizens selling drugs to our children or human traffic women

[@saidirakozi1809]

They are very hateful towards other Africans

[@paulochaves5827]

Let me fill you in on the difference with a UK passport the probability of coming to South Africa and overstaying or not leaving at are close to 0 in South Africa we have thousands of Negerians that are here ilegaly I myself got a Nigerian woman deported for assaulting me after I tried to evict her from one of my properties for not paying rent she had been in South Africa 22 years ilegaly . See the difference I can bet you that UK passport holders living in South Africa ilegaly are probably 0 or you can count them on one hand .

[@BonsuBigWhale]

Can a south Afrikan be enter Britain without a visa? If it is not reciprocal it is a suckers deal..

[@greedyreader15]

I don't know what they're trying to accomplish with this, but maybe enforcing a legal approach to the already present there would be better. I'm all for African people being able to travel more freely within Africa and the cease of the border corruption but we got admit that before getting there there's work that needs to be done.

[@AnonymousanonymousA]

it's like imagining there aren't bad people in every country or alterior motives when having open boarders then assume the real agenda? lower labor cost or?

[@greedyreader15]

@AnonymousanonymousA I definitely did not understand your statement

[@AnonymousanonymousA]

Nigeria has 4 times the population of South Africa if 27% of Nigeria is sent to South Africa they could have a monopoly on the vote given time and citizenship. What is the goal? trade agreements with law and order make sense for everyone otherwise sounds like chaos or even monopoly?

[@rmanne7703]

ANC AND EFF WANT THEIR VOTE. THIS WILL BE LIKE ZIMBABWE VOTING IN MOZAMBIQUE. THING ARE STILL GOING TO GET WORSE. ANC IS AFRAID😢😢😢

[@brettarendze7202]

Lol it's not as if South Africa is handing out free citizenship to the Nigerians, they won't all be naturalized because drug dealing isn't a special skill, also this isn't visa-free access per se, it's just a digitalization of the visa application process.

[@mangukalonji4454]

They are willing to give Ukrainians from another continent, Nigeria is still on the continent and so is south africa, tribal mentality will always dominate Africa's progress

There are many wealthy Nigerians..Hopeing they invest into South Afriaca and her people. Unity is must. Africans need to move freely to access various markets that are domimated by foriegn nations who ultimately pull the wealth out of Africa. Plans should be in place by SA govermnent to fast track solid programs to abolish poverty and low standard living in this wealthy country. Borders with some restrictions should be open to all African descdents. Taking care of the nations people is key. Nothing else matters

[@NonkuthulaXaba]

Investing in SA while Nigerians are starving hmmm

[@mangukalonji4454]

💯 correct

[@tarikviaer-mcclymont5762]

Not a good idea

[@albertdugary]

Fool

[@ousmannjie8530]

Great move by the South African government. Africans countries need to open their borders and have a birderless Africa now. Africa Unite. Be vigilant. The struggle continues!

[@tarikviaer-mcclymont5762]

No they don't. Not until all countries are stable.

[@Great_Seboko]

tell that to Egypt and Morocco and see if they feel the same way about some of you all here in Africa especially Nigerians. the whole world has a problem with these people

[@moriti411]

No they must be selective for now, especially with regards Nigerians

[@Palesa12]

Go unite but not in South africa

[@BonsuBigWhale]

@@Palesa12 South Afrika will be united n a new republic with it SADC neighbors, all citizens of a new republic. Well at least that is the stated intent and goal of Malema. Prepare for your laws to be “ harmonized” to align with your regional neighbors..

This lady loves to see her own picture with leaders 😂🎉

[@lazarus8780]

The wealthiest set of Nigerians NEVER stay out of Nigeria.Nigeria is one of the few countries whose entire former Presidents never live abroad or in any African country.They may visit a country for a few weeks but they always go back to Nigeria mostly within 10 days .It's the youthful group of Nigerians sense of adventure makes them to take unnecessary risks to visit very unfriendly places. There are millions of Nigerians who don't care at all about what goes on outside Nigeria. I have travelled to many countries including your country but I rarely spend 10 days anywhere .

[@isaacsgeorge1775]

This is great for Nigerians.....I hope other African countries follow. Make Africa Great Again.

[@matobakomotsoahole8215]

THIS WILL COST THE ANC AND RAMAPOSA HIMSELF OF THEIR POPULARITY WITH SOUTH AFRICANS. HE BETTER RECONSIDER ON THIS ONE. A CALL FOR REJECTION BY THE MASSES.

[@tho88315]

No, nothing will change, this reporter is not clarifying this issue. They still required to apply for visa but keep their passport with them.

[@AnonymousanonymousA]

Just one question was everyone invited to his weddings or was there RSVP etc. imagine if everyone was invited?

[@TabsT-vy5jy]

If they were dutch, Ukraine or english, american etc there would be no backlash. Us black ppl have simpleton minds.

[@saudiaspratt1954]

In order for Africa to continue moving forward, they have to work together. Unity is important. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@Zakesnkosi]

Not with drug dealers

[@sonstous4692]

Some in the diaspora would like a better visa, too.

[@olumawos]

African Unity is Very important than… How Xenophobic SA feels.

[@mr.blackzonrackz7055]

Then what's stopping you from uniting without us? Go on, we want to see something

[@lmcnultyn]

Can you find a quieter place to make your videos? There's so much background noise.

[@sanusiusman9282]

Unilaterally minister of foreign affairs remove Ukraine visa without president permission

[@albertdugary]

Great news. Love it. Unite Africa

[@duzzitright3084]

Just follow South Africa

[@brettallan5814]

This is what happen when our black south african dont get proper education. Ask yourself how is it possible to travel under those conditions you are talking about

[@okikiolaolaniyan4698]

Ramaphosa didn't say free visa for Nigerians to SA. He said qualified Nigerians. It means it is not for average Nigerians, but those with economic value. This presents good business opportunities for South Africans. To invest in SA, one must have a minimum of 10 million rands. How many Nigerians can afford that? Please, understand and stop misquoting the president.

[@kayodeakinsanya3969]

Why are you explaining to them? Let them go ahead and dry ramaphosa😅

[@SarjoKhan-u8s]

African unity✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿💯

[@lorrainekhumalo8560]

In your dreams that would never happen unite is not uniting keep that in mind black government are fools