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South Africa did not scrap passport requirements for Nigerian travellers

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Social media users in South Africa were outraged after President Cyril Ramaphosa allegedly announced that Nigerian travellers would not need to submit their passports for a visa.

Some interpreted the leader's remarks at a recent event as an introduction of brand-new measures.

The process was first rolled out in 2019 and includes more than 30 countries, not just Nigeria .

The Home Affairs Department of International Relations and Cooperation said it had simplified its procedure to align with international standards.

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