South Africa keeps talks with US alive after visa curbs threaten $28.8 billion relationship
South Africa has left the door open to negotiations with the United States after Washington announced visa restrictions targeting people linked to policies it considers discriminatory, a move that caught Pretoria by surprise during ongoing talks.
By Ayodeji AdegboyegaSouth Africa

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South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola says Pretoria remains willing to negotiate with Washington after the US visa announcement.
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- September 28, 2026
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- Ayodeji Adegboyega
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