Savn Daniel

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[Savn Daniel @savndaniel]

I shall be sharing my thoughts on the involvement of South Africans in drugs in South Africa, and other parts of the world.

I must warn upfront that the things I am going to share, are by no means triggered by hatred, but the need to set the record straight.

[Manaseh Otieno @ManasehOtieno]

@savndaniel @McKay_Dingis024 Very valid question but do not expect an admission from someone who is already conditioned to distort history in favour of a political narrative

[Dee For Real Change @luvadebola4real]

@DejiAdesogan @savndaniel @egi_nupe sire

[Anthony Clothingline @AnthonyClo36464]

@savndaniel @McKay_Dingis024 Bro this people have never broken into a single library all through their xhenophobia charade.. irrespective of the year, their goal is vandalism.. loot a few days worth of drinks and food cus they obviously have a hunger problem.

[Savn Daniel @savndaniel]

The Real Story Behind Xenophobia and Crime in South Africa

South Africa has a serious crime problem. For many South African citizens, crime and violence have become almost normal features of daily life. This reality affects everyone living in the country, South Africans and foreigners alike.

When things get bad, foreigners, especially Black African Immigrants, are often blamed and attacked. Yet the evidence shows that the majority of serious crimes, including drug trafficking, gang violence, and violent robberies, are actually committed by South Africans themselves.

Even when white South Africans are involved in drug dealing, they are rarely targeted in the same way. Many Black South Africans know this, but still turn their anger toward Black African immigrants.

South Africa’s progress and development have been significantly supported by the contributions of foreigners, including Nigerians, who bring skills, capital, energy, and entrepreneurship. Blaming outsiders for largely home-grown problems only distracts the country from fixing its real challenges.

One of those deep-rooted challenges is the culture of violence. In many communities, violence is too often seen as an acceptable way to settle disputes. This same mindset contributes to the country’s disturbingly high levels of gender-based violence.

South Africa has one of the highest rape rates in the world. In the year ending March 2012, over 65,000 rapes and sexual assaults were reported, roughly 127.6 per 100,000 people.

These crimes, like much of the gang violence seen in townships such as Nyanga, Mitchells Plain, Delft, and Bishop Lavis, are overwhelmingly carried out by Black South African perpetrators.

South Africa’s problems are complex and largely internal. Scapegoating hardworking Black African foreigners will not solve crime, poverty, or violence. It only creates new victims and deeper divisions. The country would be better served by facing its challenges honestly instead of shifting blame outward.

[Savn Daniel @savndaniel]

The Real Story Behind Xenophobia and Crime in South Africa

South Africa has a serious crime problem. For many South African citizens, crime and violence have become almost normal features of daily life. This reality affects everyone living in the country, South Africans and foreigners alike.

When things get bad, foreigners, especially Black African Immigrants, are often blamed and attacked. Yet the evidence shows that the majority of serious crimes, including drug trafficking, gang violence, and violent robberies, are actually committed by South Africans themselves.

Even when white South Africans are involved in drug dealing, they are rarely targeted in the same way. Many Black South Africans know this, but still turn their anger toward Black African immigrants.

South Africa’s progress and development have been significantly supported by the contributions of foreigners, including Nigerians, who bring skills, capital, energy, and entrepreneurship. Blaming outsiders for largely home-grown problems only distracts the country from fixing its real challenges.

One of those deep-rooted challenges is the culture of violence. In many communities, violence is too often seen as an acceptable way to settle disputes. This same mindset contributes to the country’s disturbingly high levels of gender-based violence.

South Africa has one of the highest rape rates in the world. In the year ending March 2012, over 65,000 rapes and sexual assaults were reported, roughly 127.6 per 100,000 people.

These crimes, like much of the gang violence seen in townships such as Nyanga, Mitchells Plain, Delft, and Bishop Lavis, are overwhelmingly carried out by Black South African perpetrators.

South Africa’s problems are complex and largely internal. Scapegoating hardworking Black African foreigners will not solve crime, poverty, or violence. It only creates new victims and deeper divisions. The country would be better served by facing its challenges honestly instead of shifting blame outward.

[Savn Daniel @savndaniel]

Hello, is something wrong with you???

[High Chief Lawrence Igbins Okoro @HighChiefOkoro]

Y’all went mute when children and teachers were beaten by IPOB terrorists because they wanted to learn on a Monday.

Condemn criminality in the Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, everywhere.

You can’t cover criminality when it doesn’t suit your agenda.

Our kids and teachers must be protected.

[Savn Daniel @savndaniel]

The growing presence of illicit drugs in South Africa is indirectly linked to a few major factors:

The sharp rise in international flights to the country has made it much easier for drugs to enter.

High unemployment and a reluctance among many locals to take up formal work.

Limited interest in education and skills development.

And, in some cases, an attraction to crime as a way of making money.

[Savn Daniel @savndaniel]

South Africa struggles with high levels of violence and crime. These problems run deep in society and have become part of everyday life for many.

A study on attitudes towards alcohol and drug abuse in an urban black community in KwaZulu-Natal showed how widespread and accepted drug-related activities had become in some areas.

The roots of organised crime go back further. In the 14 February 1997 edition of New Nation, advocate Jennifer Wild, based in KwaZulu-Natal, reported that key elements within the apartheid regime’s military, police, and foreign affairs department had actively helped create organised crime networks.

Today, local South Africans remain major players in the country’s drug trafficking syndicates.

In Cape Town, police corruption is particularly severe and has repeatedly hindered successful investigations.

Even more worrying is the infiltration of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other government institutions by drug dealers. These individuals are said to be working with international organised crime syndicates, helping them by issuing legal documents and permits.

Most South Africans know and openly admit there is deep dissatisfaction with the country’s legal and justice system. This frustration has nothing to do with Nigerians or any other foreign nationals living in South Africa.

In the end, South Africa simply has a very weak policing system.

[Savn Daniel @savndaniel]

In July 1996, Assistant Commissioner C J D Venter of the South African Police Service (SAPS) reported that South Africa was home to 136 drug syndicates, 112 vehicle-related syndicates, 85 commercial and fraud rackets, and 171 diamond and gold syndicates. Importantly, all of these syndicates were South African-owned.

After South Africa transitioned to democracy in the early 1990s, the country ended decades of international isolation and quickly became a major transit hub for the global drug trade. Cocaine from Latin America began flowing through South Africa on its way to Europe, while heroin from the Far East passed through the country en route to both Europe and the United States.

During this period of political change, Chinese triads recognised South Africa as “virgin territory” and moved in to exploit the opportunity. According to SAPS Colonel Raymond Dowd, the triads became heavily involved in smuggling abalone, drugs, ivory, and illegal immigrants, as well as prostitution, credit card fraud, extortion, and tax evasion.

Today, South Africa, along with Namibia, Kenya, Swaziland, Angola, Tanzania, and Uganda, forms part of the major cocaine trafficking routes in Africa.

The vast majority of Nigerians living in South Africa are there legally and have nothing to do with drugs. Unfortunately, the actions of the few have led to the entire Nigerian community being unfairly blamed for the country’s drug problem.

In reality, foreign drug dealers often find it difficult to directly corrupt South African police officers. However, local South Africans who know the officers personally have a much easier time doing so. Many people overlook this fact.

It is also important to note that South African citizens who work successfully as drug couriers often use their local knowledge and networks to help facilitate trafficking. This local involvement is significant and has nothing to do with Nigerians.

The use of cannabis in southern Africa goes back centuries. Arab, Persian, and Indian merchants are believed to have introduced the plant to the eastern coast of Africa as early as the 13th century. By the 15th century, Swahili merchants and some Bantu tribes had brought it into Southern Africa, where it was later cultivated locally.

Cannabis became increasingly popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. For traditional African communities, it was a normal part of culture. Its use was strictly controlled by tribal elders, and there were clear social rules about when and how it could be consumed.

In 1928, South African authorities introduced the country’s first drug laws specifically targeting cannabis.

In modern times, as South Africa has become more urbanised and traditional community controls have weakened, cannabis use has shifted. It is now largely associated with younger people and polydrug users. Today it is commonly used together with alcohol and mandrax (methaqualone), and its use has spread across all ethnic groups in the country.

[Savn Daniel @savndaniel]

@xghana_ South Africa is facing a serious illiteracy problem.
You can see the effects of this in the widespread ignorance on many issues. This lack of education is one of the root causes of many of the country’s social and economic struggles.

[Chisom Agbafor @ChisomAgbafor]

In Nigeria, failure of systems always gets upgraded to spiritual warfare.

[Savn Daniel @savndaniel]

@McKay_Dingis024 Pleae, stop distorting history.

[Pink Panther @real_nyathi]

@savndaniel @McKay_Dingis024 Don't waste energy on people who repeat whatever agitators feed them. History doesn't change just because someone hates the facts.
When someone is driven by a narrative instead of knowledge, they'll sway with whoever shouts the loudest.

[Savn Daniel @savndaniel]

In July 1996, Assistant Commissioner C J D Venter of the South African Police Service (SAPS) reported that South Africa was home to 136 drug syndicates, 112 vehicle-related syndicates, 85 commercial and fraud rackets, and 171 diamond and gold syndicates. Importantly, all of these syndicates were South African-owned.

After South Africa transitioned to democracy in the early 1990s, the country ended decades of international isolation and quickly became a major transit hub for the global drug trade. Cocaine from Latin America began flowing through South Africa on its way to Europe, while heroin from the Far East passed through the country en route to both Europe and the United States.

During this period of political change, Chinese triads recognised South Africa as “virgin territory” and moved in to exploit the opportunity. According to SAPS Colonel Raymond Dowd, the triads became heavily involved in smuggling abalone, drugs, ivory, and illegal immigrants, as well as prostitution, credit card fraud, extortion, and tax evasion.

Today, South Africa, along with Namibia, Kenya, Swaziland, Angola, Tanzania, and Uganda, forms part of the major cocaine trafficking routes in Africa.

The vast majority of Nigerians living in South Africa are there legally and have nothing to do with drugs. Unfortunately, the actions of the few have led to the entire Nigerian community being unfairly blamed for the country’s drug problem.

In reality, foreign drug dealers often find it difficult to directly corrupt South African police officers. However, local South Africans who know the officers personally have a much easier time doing so. Many people overlook this fact.

It is also important to note that South African citizens who work successfully as drug couriers often use their local knowledge and networks to help facilitate trafficking. This local involvement is significant and has nothing to do with Nigerians.

The use of cannabis in southern Africa goes back centuries. Arab, Persian, and Indian merchants are believed to have introduced the plant to the eastern coast of Africa as early as the 13th century. By the 15th century, Swahili merchants and some Bantu tribes had brought it into Southern Africa, where it was later cultivated locally.

Cannabis became increasingly popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. For traditional African communities, it was a normal part of culture. Its use was strictly controlled by tribal elders, and there were clear social rules about when and how it could be consumed.

In 1928, South African authorities introduced the country’s first drug laws specifically targeting cannabis.

In modern times, as South Africa has become more urbanised and traditional community controls have weakened, cannabis use has shifted. It is now largely associated with younger people and polydrug users. Today it is commonly used together with alcohol and mandrax (methaqualone), and its use has spread across all ethnic groups in the country.

[Savn Daniel @savndaniel]

South Africa struggles with high levels of violence and crime. These problems run deep in society and have become part of everyday life for many.

A study on attitudes towards alcohol and drug abuse in an urban black community in KwaZulu-Natal showed how widespread and accepted drug-related activities had become in some areas.

The roots of organised crime go back further. In the 14 February 1997 edition of New Nation, advocate Jennifer Wild, based in KwaZulu-Natal, reported that key elements within the apartheid regime’s military, police, and foreign affairs department had actively helped create organised crime networks.

Today, local South Africans remain major players in the country’s drug trafficking syndicates.

In Cape Town, police corruption is particularly severe and has repeatedly hindered successful investigations.

Even more worrying is the infiltration of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other government institutions by drug dealers. These individuals are said to be working with international organised crime syndicates, helping them by issuing legal documents and permits.

Most South Africans know and openly admit there is deep dissatisfaction with the country’s legal and justice system. This frustration has nothing to do with Nigerians or any other foreign nationals living in South Africa.

In the end, South Africa simply has a very weak policing system.

[Savn Daniel @savndaniel]

The growing presence of illicit drugs in South Africa is indirectly linked to a few major factors:

The sharp rise in international flights to the country has made it much easier for drugs to enter.

High unemployment and a reluctance among many locals to take up formal work.

Limited interest in education and skills development.

And, in some cases, an attraction to crime as a way of making money.

[Showdown Trends @ShowdownTrends]

Fuse ODG has a message for South Africans

[Savn Daniel @savndaniel]

@LeratoPillayZA Go back to school!

[Savn Daniel @savndaniel]

@McKay_Dingis024 Do proper research and come back.

[Nkosiyethu Dingiswayo🇿🇦 @McKay_Dingis024]

@savndaniel African countries had the least impact 😂 cope harder