After documenting her move to Nigeria with her husband and young son, a South African woman has gone viral with many social media users linking the relocation to growing anti-immigration tensions in South Africa. TikTok creator @leratoinam shared videos of her family’s journey to Nigeria, where her husband was born and hailed from. The video has been viewed over a million times.
The family’s move comes as debates around immigration continue to dominate public conversations across the country. In recent months, the March and March movement has staged demonstrations and campaigns calling for stricter immigration enforcement and the removal of undocumented immigrants from South Africa.
She captioned the post: “Hope you guys are happy now.”
The group has repeatedly stated that undocumented foreign nationals should leave South Africa by 30 June 2026. Its members have organised marches, community campaigns and public demonstrations in several provinces, arguing that stronger immigration controls are needed to address unemployment, crime and pressure on public services.
As the deadline approaches, concerns have grown among immigrant communities and families with cross-border ties. Some foreign nationals have reportedly begun making plans to leave South Africa, while others remain uncertain about what could happen if tensions escalate.
User @leratoinam showed snippets of the family’s departure from the airport to Nigeria and their efforts to settle into a new environment. The situation has also attracted international attention.
Earlier reports indicated that Nigerian authorities were monitoring developments in South Africa following concerns raised by members of the Nigerian community living in the country. Many netizens argued that immigration laws should be enforced consistently, maintaining that legal status remains the key issue rather than nationality itself.
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