U.S. Imposes Targeted Visa Bans Over Alleged Anti-White Bias In South Africa
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the U.S. imposed targeted visa bans on South African officials over alleged discrimination against White and other minority groups on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.[1]
The policy bars foreign nationals found responsible for uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination or incitement of violence from entering the United States.[1] Rubio said the restrictions apply to officials who are "responsible for or complicit" in those acts.[1]
Earlier in President Trump's second term, Washington excluded South African officials from G20 meetings, began phasing out HIV aid and created a refugee program for Afrikaners and other White South Africans.[1] South Africa's government has strongly rejected U.S. claims of anti-White discrimination and criticized how Washington has characterized its land and affirmative-action policies.[1]
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- On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new U.S. visa bans targeting South African officials over alleged discrimination against White and other minority groups.
- The policy applies to foreign nationals found responsible for or complicit in uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination and incitement of violence against minority ethnic and racial groups in South Africa.
- The move follows earlier U.S. steps in Trump’s second term, including excluding South African officials from G20 meetings, phasing out HIV aid, and creating a refugee program for Afrikaners and other White South Africans.
- The South African government has strongly rejected the U.S. claims of anti-White discrimination and criticized Washington’s characterization of its land and affirmative action policies.
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