South Africa slams US visa restrictions over alleged racism

South Africa is firing back at the United States after the State Department imposed new visa restrictions on foreign nationals involved in alleged racial discrimination against the African country’s white minority.

South Africa slams US visa restrictions over alleged racism

TL;DR

  • South Africa is retaliating against U.S. visa restrictions.
  • The restrictions target foreign nationals involved in alleged racial discrimination against South Africa's white minority.
  • South Africa's foreign ministry asserted national sovereignty.
  • The ministry accused the U.S. of relying on information from fringe groups to mischaracterize its policies.