Due to discrimination against whites: US punishes South Africa

The US has imposed visa restrictions on South African entities accused of discriminating against the white minority. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measure, citing racial discrimination, incitement to violence, and land expropriation without compensation. South Africa denies the claims and argues that it is a necessary social reform to correct the injustices of apartheid.

The United States has announced the imposition of visa restrictions against entities in South Africa accused of discriminating against the white minority in the country. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the restrictions will apply to those who promote discrimination based on race, incite violence, or allow land expropriation without compensation. Rubio did not name specific individuals. The Trump administration is sharply criticizing South Africa's policies for addressing racial inequality, which it claims discriminate against Afrikaners. South Africa rejects the allegations and argues that land reform is necessary to correct the injustices of apartheid. Relations between the two countries have been declining since Trump's return to office, with the US cutting aid, expelling South Africa's ambassador, and offering asylum to whites fleeing persecution. The US embassy in Pretoria warned that the visa restrictions are only the first step in a series of further stringent measures.