US imposes visa restrictions on South Africa over racial discrimination concerns
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Marco Rubio (US Secretary of State)
South Africa / USA
September 15, 2026
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The US announced visa restrictions targeting individuals accused of discriminating against South Africa's white minority. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the South African government failed to address US concerns. South Africa denies the allegations of persecution and land confiscation.
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