Pretoria, South Africa — July 12, 2026 – South African Minister of Energy, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has called for respect in the wake of a contentious media briefing involving Nigeria. During the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration (IMC) briefing, a Nigerian journalist questioned the stance of Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on compensation for Nigerian citizens who fled protests against undocumented migrants in South Africa. Kubayi emphasized the importance of decorum during such events, appealing to the journalist to respect her as a Minister of the Republic of South Africa.
The Nigerian journalist continued to interrupt, arguing that Ntshavheni should apologize for rejecting Nigeria’s demands for compensation. Minister Ntshavheni has maintained that the issue of compensation does not fall under the purview of the South African government.
The Nigerian journalist expressed concern over the impact of the decision on affected Nigerian citizens.
The briefing also touched on the issue of drug — related activities in South Africa, with Ntshavheni requesting the Nigerian government to identify “drug dens “in the country. This request is part of the South African government’s efforts to address drug-related issues jointly with Nigerian authorities.
The ongoing tensions between South Africa and Nigeria over migration and drug — related activities have raised questions about the effectiveness of bilateral relations and the need for a coordinated approach to tackle these challenges.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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