Nigerians still flock to South Africa despite xenophobic attacks — Envoy

Despite renewed concerns over xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African migrants in South Africa, interest among Nigerians seeking to visit the country has remained strong, with visa applications almost doubling in recent months.
South Africa’s Consul-General in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, disclosed this in an interview with Nigeria Info FM on Sunday, saying the development showed that South Africa remained an attractive destination for Nigerians despite concerns over safety.
Moroe dismissed reports that South African missions in Nigeria had stopped issuing visas to Nigerians, describing such claims as untrue. He also reassured prospective travellers that the country re...