South Africa has announced plans to begin charging foreign governments, including Nigeria, for the cost of deporting their citizens
June 12, 2026
Bianca Ojukwu, Foreign Affairs Minister
By Favour Ulebor
South Africa has announced plans to begin charging foreign governments, including Nigeria, for the cost of deporting their citizens who violate the country’s immigration laws.
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