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.

South Africa has announced that it will not provide compensation to Nigerians who left properties behind during their evacuation from the country. The South African government stated that assets acquired illegally or situated in informal settlements are not eligible for reimbursement. This stance was reiterated by Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, the Minister in the Presidency, who rejected proposals for compensation.

Some Nigerians in South Africa have reportedly taken up arms to defend themselves after rejecting a deadline to leave the country, amid rising tensions with anti-migrant groups advocating for the expulsion of foreign nationals. This situation has sparked global outrage, according to Daily Trust.

Allen Onyema, the Chairman of Air Peace, has urged Nigerians to think about pulling their investments from South Africa due to ongoing xenophobic attacks against African migrants. His call comes in light of repeated incidents that have raised concerns about the safety of Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa.

Nigerians in South Africa protested at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria over delays in repatriation flights for citizens wishing to return home. This demonstration occurred after the federal government initiated the evacuation process amid rising concerns about xenophobic attacks, with a deadline set for June 30, according to African Examiner.

Senator Oshiomhole has proposed a concept he refers to as a ‘balance of madness’ in Nigeria’s foreign policy to address ongoing xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. This proposal aims to counter the persistent violence and discrimination faced by Nigerians abroad, particularly in South Africa.