The Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA), says in spite of its numerous achievements, it would now focus on empowering women, education and legal support for members in need.
No Nigerian has died following the Aug. 31 fire that gutted an abandoned municipal building in Johannesburg, South Africa that reportedly claimed over 70 lives, including 12 children so far.
The Nigerian community in South Africa has again been thrown into mourning after a fight between two friends resulted in the demise of one in Bloemfontein, Freestate, on Aug. 2.
Mr Andrew Idi, Consul General of Nigeria to South Africa, has advised Nigerians in that country to continue to live according to the laws of the Republic as they were Nigeria’s ambassadors there.
The Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA) has urged the South Africa Government to investigate the ``invasion’’ of the Nigerian mission in that country by officials of the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) and City Power which disrupted normal consular services.
Amid fears of fresh Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals, the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), says it will complain to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the Office of Public Protector about renewed threats.