US imposes visa restrictions on South African nationals amid strained ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy targeting certain South African nationals, reflecting continued deterioration in US-South Africa relations under the Trump administration. The specific categories affected and legal basis remain unspecified, and the move follows earlier diplomatic friction over land expropriation and South Africa's stance on international issues. This signals escalating US pressure on Pretoria, potentially affecting bilateral cooperation and investment climate.