This follows a recent surge in violence against foreigners in South Africa.
According to the country’s Foreign Minister, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, the monitor will “help prevent violence” against foreigners and their businesses in the country.
Maite made this known on Monday during a meeting with Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama.
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The monitor, according to Maite, will comprise of immigration officials, business associations, and civil society groups, amongst others, from both countries and should meet every three months
The Whistler, however, recalls that President Jacob Zuma of South Africa had earlier downplayed reports of xenophobic attacks in his country.
This had prompted ex-Nigerian President, Olusegun Obansanjo’s reaction, where he blamed the South African Government for attacks in the country.