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South Africa Summons U.S. Ambassador After Rubio Visa Curbs

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC · How we work

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South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation summoned U.S. Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III for a demarche.
The demarche followed Bozell’s remarks accusing South Africa’s government of undermining its judiciary and historical context.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions on South Africa for land seizures and discrimination, 15 September.
Three of five asks—condemning a “kill the boer” song, prioritising rural security, and extending EEIP programmes—remain contested.

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South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation summoned U.S. Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III for a demarche.
The demarche followed Bozell’s remarks accusing South Africa’s government of undermining its judiciary and historical context.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions on South Africa for land seizures and discrimination, 15 September.
Three of five asks—condemning a “kill the boer” song, prioritising rural security, and extending EEIP programmes—remain contested.