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Lamola to engage US lawmakers over Trump's new visa restrictions
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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Africa's International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola is engaging US lawmakers in Washington D.C. following new US visa restrictions targeting individuals linked to South Africa's racial policies, which Pretoria rejects as unfair. Lamola's visit aims to directly address Congressional concerns amid escalating tensions and advocate South Africa's sovereign policy rights.
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You must watch US political sentiment on visa access as this move tightens South African diplomatic ties and opens space for advocacy. Your chance to influence US lawmakers is now and could shape future market entry or travel for staff.
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2 sources · first reported 18 Sep 2026 · latest 21 Sep 2026
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