US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Some South African Citizens Over Alleged Discrimination Against Afrikaners

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio announced on September 15 new visa restrictions on some South African citizens, citing discriminatory legislation, the threat of expropriation of land without compensation, and incitement of racial violence; South African International Relations Minister Lamola rebutted that enacting laws in response to racial injustice is a sovereign right, and acknowledged that bilateral relations face challenges.