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South Africa slam planned US sanctions over alleged racial discrimination

Trump administration falling for misinformation from 'fringe groups' alleging discrimination against white Afrikaners. Grouped from 8 articles across 7 sources.

8 reports7 sourcesSep 16, 2026, 5:13 PM
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Al JazeeraSep 16, 2026, 5:13 PM

South Africa slam planned US sanctions over alleged racial discrimination

Trump administration falling for misinformation from 'fringe groups' alleging discrimination against white Afrikaners.

BBC NewsSep 16, 2026, 1:57 PM

US limits visas for South African officials over alleged anti-white discrimination

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa has not addressed US concerns over racial inequality.

Sky NewsSep 16, 2026, 9:36 AM

US travel bans for South African officials alleged to be behind anti-white discrimination

The United States has announced a travel ban on South African officials it claims are behind discrimination against white people and other minority groups.

CBS NewsSep 16, 2026, 11:48 AM

U.S. adds sanctions on South Africa, alleging discrimination against White people

The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against White people and other minority groups in South Africa.

The Globe and MailSep 16, 2026, 9:50 AM

U.S. hits South Africa with new sanctions over alleged discrimination against whites

South African government has strongly rejected U.S. allegations, calling the claims baseless

DWSep 16, 2026, 10:23 AM

US announces South Africa visa curbs over race claims

The visa restriction policy targets South African nationals who US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims are responsible for "race-based discrimination" against white citizens.

The Straits TimesSep 15, 2026, 9:02 PM

Rubio announces US visa curbs for some foreign nationals from South Africa

The Trump administration has criticised South Africa over a range of issues.

The Straits TimesSep 15, 2026, 9:02 PM

Rubio announces US visa curbs for some foreign nationals from South Africa

WASHINGTON, Sept 15 - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday the U.S. was announcing a new visa restriction policy targeting some foreign nationals from South Africa as President Donald Trump's administration continues to cool ties with the country.

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