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US announces visa restrictions over South Africa land violence

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC · How we work

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Marco Rubio announced September 15 visa restrictions on South Africa linked to land seizures, discrimination or violence.
United States presented five demands to South Africa, outlined by Ambassador L. Brent Bozell III.
First two requests — non-obstruction of Afrikaner refugee processing and review of the Expropriation Act — were addressed.
Washington seeks President Ramaphosa’s condemnation of the “Kill the Farmer/Boer” chant.
Washington demands rural crime be priority crime with a funded action plan.

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Marco Rubio announced September 15 visa restrictions on South Africa linked to land seizures, discrimination or violence.
United States presented five demands to South Africa, outlined by Ambassador L. Brent Bozell III.
First two requests — non-obstruction of Afrikaner refugee processing and review of the Expropriation Act — were addressed.
Washington seeks President Ramaphosa’s condemnation of the “Kill the Farmer/Boer” chant.
Washington demands rural crime be priority crime with a funded action plan.