SA visa rule misrepresented in anti-immigrant crackdowns

South African ministers and officials have weaponized the R5-million business visa investment threshold to justify actions against foreign traders, despite legal clarifications that the requirement applies only to certain visa applications. Immigration lawyers and court rulings confirm refugees, asylum seekers, and some permit holders can legally operate businesses without meeting this threshold. The misrepresentation fuels anti-immigrant sentiment and policy enforcement, risking legal challenges and social tension.

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