Metro
US announces Visa Restrictions Over South Africa’s Land Policies
The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals it accuses of being responsible for, or complicit in, policies involving uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination and incitement of violence against minority groups in South Africa. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement in a……
The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals it accuses of being responsible for, or complicit in, policies involving uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination and incitement of violence against minority groups in South Africa.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement in a statement, citing President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14204, titled “Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa.”
Rubio said the United States remains “gravely concerned about racially motivated crime and government-sponsored discrimination occurring against the Afrikaners and other minority populations in South Africa.”
He also cited concerns over “race-based discriminatory legislation, threats of land expropriation without compensation, and incitement of racial violence through dehumanizing chants and slogans.”
Read Also: United States Reiterates Commitment To Trade With Nigeria
According to Rubio, the South African government has not adequately addressed the concerns previously raised by Washington.
He said the new policy would be implemented under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and would target foreign nationals involved in the enactment or implementation of policies that enable uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination or the incitement of imminent violence against minority ethnic or racial groups in South Africa.
“The United States will not allow such behavior to go unchecked,” Rubio said.
He added that such actions “directly undermine peace, economic stability, and the rule of law, and they are incompatible with the pillars of America’s foreign policy.”
Rubio urged the South African government to take urgent steps to address what he described as “these egregious actions.”
The US Secretary of State said the visa restriction policy is authorised under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows the Secretary of State to declare a foreign national inadmissible where their entry into the United States “would have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States.”
He added that certain family members could also be covered by the restrictions.
Police invite late singer, Toluwanisings’s wife, father, as parties sign peace deal – The Witness Nigeria
Fatal Bayelsa clash: Monarch clears Nembe E&P, questions link to land acquisition – The Witness Nigeria
US elections: Same cabal ousted Jonathan, installed Buhari, unleashed Boko Haram in Nigeria – Ex-Mayor
After four years in detention, DSS clears four IPOB suspects, pays N20m compensation – The Witness Nigeria
“Renting Your Property To A Terrorist Is Also An Offence” — FG Warns Landlords, Says Terrorism Support Attracts Minimum 20-Year Jail Term
Lafia Presidential Rally: RELAX DG Ahmed Bala leads members to campaign flag-off, highlights Tinubu’s North-Central projects
“No Degree Of Rigging Can Silence The Will Of The People” — Obi’s Camp Warns Governors Against Manipulating 2027 Elections
Namibia President hails Dangote’s $2.5bn investment as historic milestone for African industrialisation – The Witness Nigeria
They Want To Persecute Me – Karimi Reacts To Court Judgement Sacking Him As Kogi West Senatorial Candidate
“INEC Cannot Investigate INEC” — Ezekwesili Demands Independent Voter Register Audit, Warns Against Compromised 2027 Elections
Portugal: How Bruno Fernandes, Vinicius Junior, Dalot, others reacted to Ronaldo’s retirement
Atiku: APC Wants Opposition To Fight Each Other So We Don’t Notice The Real Game – Ameh Raises Alarm
EFCC probes ex-banker over alleged N515m customer fund theft
Bauchi gov directs LG chairmen to submit monthly security reports
₦70,000 Allowance: Tinubu Has Shown That He Cares For The Masses – Oshiomhole
No more power woes? Lagos unveils new electricity plan
Obi Has No Other Alternatives To Tinubu’s Reforms— Oshiomhole
False complaints attract six months’ jail or N500,000 fine – PCC
Bandits attack Kebbi community, kill one, abduct several residents
Kogi West: Karimi rejects court judgement, vows to go on with campaigns
Politics6 days agoOver 200 Boko Haram Terrorists Are Moving To Attack Military Camp In Buni Yadi As Rockets Target Troops; IED Threat Raises Travel Concerns
- Metro5 days ago
“The Election Must Hold As Scheduled” — INEC Chairman Rules Out Postponement Of 2027 General Elections
- Metro5 days ago
“Publishing His Name Is Subject To The Final Outcome Of A Court Order” — INEC Leaves Gwarzo Off Updated Kano Governorship List
- Metro5 days ago
“Ebola Outbreak Is Not Yet Under Control” — Africa CDC Warns As Confirmed Cases Exceed 10,200, Death Toll Surpasses 5,000
- Metro6 days ago
“Death Benefits Will Be Fully Paid To Next Of Kin” — NAF Pledges Continued Salaries For Personnel Killed In October 5 Aircraft Crash
- Metro5 days ago
“Sowore’s Whereabouts Remain Unknown” — Armed Men Allegedly Abduct AAC Presidential Candidate In Ado-Ekiti, Damage Vehicles And Restaurant
- Metro5 days ago
“They Beat Me Like A Criminal” — Sowore Recounts Ekiti Attack As Govt Denies Involvement, Calls For Police Investigation
- Metro5 days ago
“We Know What They Did And How They Did It, But I Don’t Know Why” — INEC Reveals Findings On AI-Generated Photos In Voters’ Register
