Nigeria consulate warns citizens ahead of South Africa anti-foreigner protests

The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg issued a safety advisory to Nigerian nationals in South Africa ahead of planned anti-foreigner protests on May 4, 2026. Ambassador Ninikanwa Okey-Uche warned that anti-foreigner groups are mobilizing residents for a nationwide shutdown, alleging that foreigners disproportionately benefit from South Africa's resources. Protests are expected across multiple regions, with a gathering planned at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Johannesburg between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.