US limits visas for South African officials over alleged anti-white discrimination
The US has announced visa restrictions targeting people it accuses of discriminating against South Africa's white minority, in the latest escalation of tensions between the two countries.
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on South African officials it accuses of discriminating against the country's white minority, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The restrictions target those who promote "race-based discrimination, incite violence, or enable land confiscation without compensation in South Africa."
Rubio did not name any individuals targeted by the restrictions. The move comes as tensions between the two countries have escalated following the Trump administration's criticism of South Africa over issues related to racial inequality. South Africa has denied the allegations of discrimination against Afrikaners, descendants mainly of Dutch and French settlers, who make up just over 7% of the population.
The South African government has consistently rejected claims of persecuting white people or confiscating their land, stating that such allegations are widely discredited and lack reliable evidence.
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