US Imposes Visa Bans on South Africa Critics | Global News

The U.S. has slapped new visa restrictions on individuals it claims are fueling racial discrimination against South Africa’s white minority, escalating tensions between the two nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio framed the move as targeting those promoting land seizures without compensation or inciting violence — though no names were named. South Africa denies the accusations, insisting its land reform policies are essential to redress apartheid-era injustices and aren’t arbitrary. While the U.S. sees this as a necessary firm stance, South Africa remains silent on the latest sanctions, which follow previous U.S. criticism, aid cuts, and refugee offers to white South Africans — all rejected by Pretoria. Land ownership remains a flashpoint: despite black majority rule, most farmland is still held by a small white minority. The U.S. says dialogue is over; South Africa says its reforms are lawful and necessary — even if they provoke diplomatic friction and trade tariffs.

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