US imposes new visa restrictions on South Africans
Washington has repeatedly accused Pretoria of “government-sponsored discrimination” against Afrikaners.
The Trump administration has introduced new visa restrictions on South African officials accused of engaging in "government-sponsored discrimination" against Afrikaners, according to the US. These measures target individuals involved in race-based discrimination and land seizures without compensation, potentially extending to their immediate families.
Washington's ambassador to South Africa stated this as the first in a series of "escalatory measures." The restrictions put a damper on Pretoria's recent rugby-inspired diplomacy and the appointment of Roelf Meyer, an Afrikaner, as ambassador. This decision comes after a year of escalating tensions between Washington and Pretoria over unfounded allegations of a "white genocide" targeting Afrikaners.
US President Donald Trump had previously canceled South Africa's invitation to the G20 meeting in the US, and his administration has relocated Afrikaners as refugees. Additionally, Washington has terminated PEPFAR funding to South Africa due to political disagreements. Pretoria has consistently denied these discrimination allegations, labeling them as misinformation.
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