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United States — United States Department of State & South Africa

8 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State is responsible for informing Congress about refugee levels and administering the refugee program. It outlined the administration's plans to admit more white South African refugees and cited 'unforeseen developments' in South Africa.
South Africa: South Africa is the country from which white Afrikaners are being admitted as refugees to the United States. Its government has rejected claims of systemic persecution against Afrikaners, leading to diplomatic tensions with the United States.
May 18, 2026 · 72 articles
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International
United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State's Bureau of Population provided documentation detailing the number of South Africans resettled in the United States under the program.
South Africa: South Africa strongly denies claims of persecution against its white Afrikaner minority, which were used by the United States to justify a refugee program. South Africa has clashed with the United States over this issue, including raiding a resettlement application center.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State is leading a coordinated, whole-of-government response to the hantavirus outbreak.
South Africa: South Africa is treating a British national who fell sick onboard the MV Hondius and was transferred to a private medical facility in Johannesburg. A Dutch woman who died in South Africa last month is also linked to the outbreak.
May 07, 2026 · 368 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State is involved as several US ambassadors reported stakes in SpaceX and Xai, with the department stating that officials must comply with ethics disclosure requirements.
South Africa: Qualified investors in South Africa might be able to buy SpaceX shares, subject to local eligibility requirements and restrictions.
Apr 20, 2026 · 457 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State's budget for unforeseen emergencies is at its lowest level in seven years due to a costly evacuation of an American citizen.
South Africa: South Africa lost its opening World Cup match against Mexico.
Jun 11, 2026 · 7 articles
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Oct 15, 2025 · 6 articles
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May 03, 2026 · 539 articles
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Apr 23, 2026 · 11 articles
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