Day 29 (29th of May)

I arrived back safely this morning in SA. Praise God for journey mercies. The flight was boring, no movies and the services from South Africa Airline was appalling I have to say. We were served dinner first without any drink not even water. Most people had already finished their dinner before we were served any drinks. What is someone had choked on their food? Having travelled quite a bit with SAA to Europe, I have to say the SAA attitude on the European flights is far better than those going to Nigeria. Every time I travel with them to Nigeria, there is a marked negative difference. I wonder why.

The Customs at Oliver Tambo airport, what are they like. It’s as if they see the opportunity to make some dosh (slang for money) from Expression hairpiece. I was stopped by an Officer who latched onto the 20 hair attachments I bought. He said I have to pay vat. I was quite ready to argue my case because the customs regulation allows me personal effect to the tune of R3000 and my 20 attachment was nowhere near 60,000 naira. So I demanded to see the regulation that covers paying VAT on 20 attachments. Do you know what I was told? They are allowed to use their discretion, and for them, 10 is the maximum exempt for VAT because we Nigerians bring them to sell. Eventually I had to pay R43.86 for 24 attachments including those that are not even mine. It’s not a lot, however it’s the principle and injustice. Maybe, I should appeal, for my fellow Expression bearing Nigerians and after all, there should not be anything like discretion in VAT

It was lovely seeing my girls after three weeks. Simi did a great job looking after her sisters. I pray that God’s mercy and favour will always overshadow my girls, that as they grow in age they will grow in their intimacy with Christ Jesus.

I was able to make it to Church for the Sunday service tired but alert. I came back home thanking God for His mercies.