U.S. announces visa curbs targeting South Africa foreign nationals for ‘race-based discrimination’

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U.S.Secretary of State Rubio said the South African government has not adequately addressed the previously laid out concerns…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:08:47 UTC.

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