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The Straits Times. (2026, September 15). Rubio announces US visa curbs for some foreign nationals from South Africa. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/us-announces-visa-curbs-for-some-foreign-nationals-in-south-africa
The Straits Times. “Rubio announces US visa curbs for some foreign nationals from South Africa.” The Straits Times, 15 Sept. 2026, https://www.straitstimes.com/world/us-announces-visa-curbs-for-some-foreign-nationals-in-south-africa.
The Straits Times. “Rubio announces US visa curbs for some foreign nationals from South Africa.” The Straits Times, September 15, 2026. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/us-announces-visa-curbs-for-some-foreign-nationals-in-south-africa.
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On September 15, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new visa restrictions targeting some foreign nationals from South Africa, a move aimed at addressing what the U.S. sees as racial inequality and discriminatory policies in South Africa. The policy targets individuals responsible for or complicit in laws or policies enabling uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination, and incitement of violence against minority groups. The restrictions were criticized by Pretoria, with South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola stating that the U.S. was echoing narratives from fringe groups opposed to South Africa's post-apartheid reforms. Washington claims these measures are necessary due to concerns about racial discrimination affecting Afrikaners and other minorities in South Africa but has not named any specific individuals affected by the new policy.
