
A South African minister responded to Shehu Sani's claims by stating that there will be no compensation for Nigerians, emphasizing that only legally owned properties in South Africa are registered, while structures in informal settlements are deemed illegal and ineligible for compensation. This statement was reported by Vanguard.
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