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September 15, 2026
Marco Rubio Expands Visa Restrictions on South African Officials for Race-Based Discrimination
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced expanded visa restrictions targeting South African officials responsible for race-based discrimination against minorities, including whites and Afrikaners.
- The restrictions focus on individuals enforcing laws that allow for uncompensated land seizures and incite violence against minority groups.
- Rubio emphasized that these actions undermine peace and stability, reinforcing the U.S. commitment to hold accountable those violating minority rights.
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- US announces visa curbs for some foreign nationals in South AfricaSep 15, 2026 at 8:59 PM · Reuters
- Rubio announces new visa restrictions targeting South African officials for ‘race-based discrimination’Sep 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM · CNN
- Trump admin imposes new visa restrictions over alleged racial discrimination, land seizures in South AfricaSep 16, 2026 at 12:11 AM · Fox News
- Trump administration hits South Africa with new visa crackdown in escalating feudSep 16, 2026 at 8:52 AM · Independent
- The US says it will impose new sanctions on those enforcing anti-white policies in South AfricaSep 16, 2026 at 9:20 AM · AP
- Trump Bars Some South Africans Over Claims of Anti-White DiscriminationSep 16, 2026 at 9:32 AM · NYT
- US to bar some South Africans over claims of anti-white discriminationSep 16, 2026 at 10:56 AM · The Guardian
- U.S. slaps South Africa with new sanctions due to alleged discrimination against White peopleSep 16, 2026 at 11:11 AM · CBS News
- South Africa says U.S. misrepresented its policies after visa curbsSep 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM · Reuters