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| 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by Nobody: 1:57am On Aug 15, 2010 |
[size=28pt]Xenophobia rears its head in Port Elizabeth as restaurant turfs out doctor[/size] Nigerian government officials are fuming over the treatment dished out to Dr Anderson Anyikwa, who works at a state hospital in Port Elizabeth. The 38-year-old doctor was denied entry to Cubana Latino Café in Port Elizabeth by staff who, he claims, said Nigerians were not welcome in the establishment because they sold drugs. Vincent Omeokachie, minister of consular matters at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, this week said he had taken up the matter with South Africa's Department of International Relations and Co-operation. "We are pursuing the matter to its conclusion. What happened could only happen during the apartheid era. As Nigerians, we can't accept it. It's not only about Dr Anyikwa, it is racial discrimination; we will make sure it doesn't happen to any other foreigner," he said. The incident, which happened two months ago, is being taken to the Equality Court and is also under investigation by the Human Rights Commission. Anyikwa has permanent-residence status and has worked for the Department of Health as a senior doctor since 2007. He met medical colleagues at the restaurant in Summerstrand where he was stopped by a doorman who demanded to know his nationality. "I was the only one who was asked this question out of the five or six of us. I told the doorman I was from Nigeria. Then he said to me, 'We don't allow Nigerians into our restaurant.'" Cubana franchise spokesman Lisa Bright was aware of the incident and said they would co-operate if there was a need for any further investigation. "Basically our doormen abide by the franchise door control. We have a very strict smart-casual dress code and obviously (do not allow in) intoxicated customers. "We are a multiracial company. We are by no means racist. The franchise has black Zimbabweans and black Congolese guys working there." Advocate Solomon Moreroa, head of the South African Human Rights Commission in the Eastern Cape, said: "I think it's a question of race. I did some inquiries and it looks like every time you enter that restaurant you're asked where you are from if you are black , If indeed there was discrimination, we will take the matter to the Equality Court." Anyikwa said he was humiliated as his colleagues tried to explain that he was a medical doctor at the city's Livingston Hospital. Anyikwa reported the incident at the Humewood police station. Two police members took him back to the restaurant where managers simply pointed to the "right of admission reserved" notice. Police then opened a case of crimen injuria, but later suggested the matter be referred to the Equality Court. Anyikwa's lawyer, Jacques Ehlers, confirmed that he was preparing to file papers at the Equality Court in Port Elizabeth. "When Nelson Mandela said, 'South Africa belongs to all who live in it,' he did not exclude residents of Nigerian nationality," said Anyikwa.  http://www.timeslive.co.za/sundaytimes/article602047.ece/We-dont-allow-Nigerians-in-here |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by Nobody: 2:14am On Aug 15, 2010 |
Is this the beginning? It's now a crime to be a Nigerian?  |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by koruji(m): 2:22am On Aug 15, 2010 |
Ileke-IdI: Does this remind anyone of a certain movie in which Nigeria was the only "real" country repeatedly branded with all kind of unimaginable acts? Anyone  |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by THEAMAKA(f): 2:23am On Aug 15, 2010 |
screw them. are the owners of this restaurant black tho? koruji:District 9? OH YEAH! THAT TOO. |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by blacksta(m): 2:25am On Aug 15, 2010 |
koruji: hmm - abeg what film is that |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by Nobody: 2:29am On Aug 15, 2010 |
THE AMAKA: I highly doubt it. . . or why would they do this?: "I think it's a question of race. I did some inquiries and it looks like every time you enter that restaurant you're asked where you are from if you are black , If indeed there was discrimination, we will take the matter to the Equality Court." koruji: Never seen it lol |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by koruji(m): 2:37am On Aug 15, 2010 |
blacksta: Ileke-IdI: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-325776.0.html#msg4572616 https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-334807.0.html#msg4696745 |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by THEAMAKA(f): 2:38am On Aug 15, 2010 |
Ileke-IdI:alright. still racist tho. lol |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by Nobody: 2:41am On Aug 15, 2010 |
@koruji oh that.  thanks |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by Osama10(m): 2:59am On Aug 15, 2010 |
This explains how we are regarded even by our fellow africans. |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by koruji(m): 5:32am On Aug 15, 2010 |
Ileke-IdI: Any time  |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by texazzpete(m): 10:44am On Aug 15, 2010 |
koruji: I'm not sure what you mean by 'real'. All other countries were mentioned by name too. And i'm not sure what this has to do with District 9. @Topic The Nigerian guy has taken the right step; take this to the courts. Does anyone know what powers the 'Equality Court' has? Can they mete out punishment, or just order a removal of all such unfair treatment? |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by Adonike(m): 11:50am On Aug 15, 2010 |
No matter How u intend to view it, South-Africa is worse than Nigeria |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by agor1974: 11:55am On Aug 15, 2010 |
Africaans should stop fooling themselves about their fellow black africans in south africa these people dont want to see anything good coming from Nigerians,many black south Africans are racist,they and their leaders pretend a lot towards Nigerians.many Nigerians have been killed by their law in forcement officers and their government defend it by calling Nigerians criminals,this is their attitude to many black foreigners, Nigerians should start learning on how to deal with the rest black African, whom we always call our black brothers BTU in their minds they regards us as their enemy,south Africans are not hidding their negative and ill feelings towards Nigerians they openly display it anywhere where matters concerning Nigerians are discussed. |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by Kobojunkie: 2:45pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
koruji: Some folks are overly paranoid . . . what the heck has the movie to do with this? ROFLMAO!! |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by monkeyleg: 3:28pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
This can only happen because Nigeria is in total disarray, But some of these things are hard facts that we fail to face upto. Go to the UK, we are notorious for Credit card fraud, or is it 419, or drugs in the far east and south america. And then we are lead by a bunch of thieving politicians, who steal all the money and hide it is SA. Until we face up to the true state of our country, I am afraid this is one of many unpleasantries we are likely to face. Sorry, but it is the damn truth |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by philip0906(m): 5:13pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
ileke has come again  @op Its no longer news  |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by Nobody: 5:24pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
What nau? You ppl just like criticizing moi |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by koruji(m): 6:21pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
Kobojunkie: Kobojunkie the psychologist. What has someone pointing a gun at you yesterday got to do with a shot fired at you today? |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by EzeUche22(m): 6:55pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
The owners are mostly black South Africans. They will cut down their fellow African, than some European. Just look at what they do to the Somalis, people from Zimbabwe and Mozambique in their country. It is interesting, because Nigeria gave shelter to most of their black leaders during apartheid. |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by Nobody: 7:07pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
Nigerians are not criminals ,compared to some countries,but it is because of bad government,mexicans ,gutamalians,columbia,etc are more crimanally minded,but you dont read about them. |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by honeric01(m): 7:11pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
EzeUche22: Did they force you guys into admitting their leaders during apartheid? now you see why the Americans are always like the devil? they offer help but not for free, they get their reward asap, that's what a wise and smart government do when dealing with another country be it black or white. SA does not like other Africans especially Nigerians and it's a CONFIRMED fact. |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by Nobody: 7:14pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
honeric01: And which country has USA offered help to in return for "rewards" |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by honeric01(m): 7:22pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
^^^^ Were you just given birth to yesterday? if not, why such a question? is TV, CABLE and newspapers that expensive? |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by Nobody: 7:26pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
honeric01: Very expensive. Which is why you should answer. This is politics, dont just draw up an idea without a source. |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by honeric01(m): 7:31pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
Ileke-IdI: Uhmmm, ok i will give you tips, so you can go work on the tips. Iraq Kuwait Japan You want more? |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by misterh(m): 7:41pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
Even in Africa  . So it is now a crime to be a Nigerian. |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by Nobody: 7:45pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
honeric01: You do that by posting a source to support your claim. . . . how USA "gave shelter to their president" in return for a "reward" |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by honeric01(m): 7:49pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
Ileke-IdI: Holy cow, i think she should try not coming to politics section, you ain't you babe, i am sorry but you just ain't it when it comes to politics. They didn't have to house their leaders, all they needed to do was to promise to come liberalize their citizens from the leader's oppressor and in the process lash on any of their natural resources on ground. Now ileke idi, can we go back into the room and not talk about politics? [size=2pt]Remember u still owe me a lap dance [/size] |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by philip0906(m): 7:52pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
honeric01:hun |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by Nobody: 7:53pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
honeric01: You obviously was not reading when you replied EzeFine Boboskeetskeet. EzeUche22: honeric01: Thank you. |
| Re: 'We Don't Allow Nigerians In Here' - Port ElizaBeth by honeric01(m): 7:55pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
philip0906: What? did you miss your way?  |
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