US Imposes Travel Bans on South African Officials Over Alleged Anti-White Discrimination

US targets South African officials over alleged anti-white discrimination, revoking visas and restricting travel under new policy.

Editorial Desk

September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — The U.S. government has imposed travel restrictions on South African officials accused of perpetuating racial discrimination against white citizens and other minority groups within the country.

The move, announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, involves the revocation of visas and rejection of future applications for individuals linked to policies that promote race-based discrimination or unjust land seizures in South Africa.

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The action is based on Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and extends to family members of those targeted. It follows Executive Order 14204 and marks a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

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