Jackie Phamotse Pens Open Letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Eased Visa Rules for Nigerians

Jackie Phamotse Pens Open Letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Eased Visa Rules for Nigerians

  • Controversial author Jackie Phamotse expressed concerns about easing visa regulations for Nigerian citizens in a letter to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
  • She blasted the government for ignoring issues like drug abuse and the safety of children, asking the President to take concrete actions to protect citizens
  • Social media users supported Phamotse's stance, with many calling for a referendum and demanding that the government listen to public concerns

Controversial author Jackie Phamotse has penned a lengthy message to the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, addressing the recent announcement about easing visa regulations for Nigerian citizens.

Jackie Phamotse writes letter to President Ramaphosa
Jackie Phamotse has written an open letter to President Ramaphosa opposing the proposed visa regulations for Nigerians. Image: KIM LUDBROOK/POOL/AFP and @jackie_phamotse
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Jackie Phamotse writes a letter to President Ramaphosa

Jackie Phamotse wrote a letter to President Ramaphosa asking him to reconsider his decision to ease visa restrictions for Nigerians. The star joined many South Africans who have expressed concerns over the matter.

Taking to her X page, the I Tweet What I Like - So Sue Me author expressed her concerns in an open letter to the President. Jackie asked President Ramaphosa to put the feelings and safety of South Africans first. Part of the letter read:

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"I implore you to listen to the concerns of your citizens and take concrete actions to protect our rights and ensure our safety. We deserve a government that prioritises our well-being and takes decisive action to address the challenges we face.
I am heartbroken but equally aware of the dangers you refuse to address. Every day, kids are leaving these borders, and drugs are coming in. Have you not seen the human crisis? Do you not understand the risks you have created in your agenda with Nigeria? When will we matter? Are you not a father? What about us? I have nothing more to say, but you have killed us."

SA applauds Jackie Phamotse for her letter to President Ramaphosa

Social media users praised Jackie Phamotse for using her platform to address pressing issues. Many called on the South African government to listen to the people's pleas.

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@molypop112 said:

"Supported m well said Jackie. We need a referendum asap, all these nonsense can't go on as usual."

@BlazingLEGOs commented:

"Thank you for this ♥️"

@Malumz360 added:

"You have our support madam, salute🫡"

@fighting4SA wrote:

"The thing is, he knows once he steps down, he will be like Zuma, and that terrifies him."

@mrsmphuthi said:

"For some reason, he thinks this Nigerian issue is a joke."

@David_94__ wrote:

"Will he listen, does he even care?"

Jackie Phamotse criticises celebrity books for lacking depth

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that Jackie Phamotse ripped into celebrities and influencers who have released books based on their lives but failed to tell authentic stories.

South African author Jackie Phamotse did not hold back when she criticised the low standard of celebrity memoirs. The journalist wrote a lengthy post, ripping into the lacklustre memoirs released by celebrities, saying they lack depth.

Source: Briefly News

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Privie Kandi (Entertainment Editor) Privilege Kandi is an entertainment news editor (joined Briefly in 2022). A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the Christian College of Southern Africa (2016), she has been in the arts and entertainment industry for six years. Privie has worked for the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust as a communications officer and a writer and TV producer for lifestyle and entertainment channel CME TV. She passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at privie.kandi@briefly.co.za.