The Nigerian Union South Africa NUSA has raised the alarm over alleged systematic property damage and seizures during a by-law enforcement operation at the Navy House, Fatima Building in Pretoria Central.
The alarm was raised in a statement signed by the union’s National Publicity Secretary, Akindele Olunloyo, today.
On January 17, 2025, NUSA President, Smart Nwobi, was notified by several Nigerian business owners operating in the building.
The incident reportedly occurred during a joint operation conducted by the Department of Home Affairs, South African Police Service, Metro Police, City of Tshwane authorities, and Gauteng traffic officers as part of the “Reclaim Our City” enforcement initiative.
The notification described alleged systematic property damage and seizures during the Reclaim Our City by-law enforcement action, executed by a joint team of government representatives, including officials from the Department of Home Affairs, South African Police Service personnel, Metro Police forces, City of Tshwane authorities, and Gauteng traffic officers,” the statement narrated.
Responding, Nwobi convened key NUSA executives, including Vice President, Prof. Collins Potokri, Legal Adviser, Anthonia Ndubuisi, and Welfare Officer, Tonia Ozobu, to investigate.
