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South Africa anti-immigration protests: The stories of a Nigerian and Ghanaian who left

Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.

BBC World By Makuochi Okafor, Thomas Naadi Captured Aug 4, 2026, 6:55 AM
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Richard Itoro says returning to Nigeria and starting again was the better option

ByMakuochi OkaforBBC AfricaReporting fromLagos and Thomas NaadiBBC AfricaReporting fromAccra

Nigerian Richard Itoro is not sure when he will see his twin children again.

Fearing for his safety as the anti-migrant protests cranked up in South Africa this year, the 47-year-old left his family and business behind in Johannesburg and boarded one of the voluntary repatriation flights to Nigeria in June.

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