# Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, says the new visa restrictions the US announced against South Africa came as a surprise. The restrictions target individuals America accuses of promoting race-based discrimination, inciting violence, or enabling land confiscation without compensation. Tau says he will be meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio next week, emphasising government remains committed to engaging with Washington:
Minister Tau surprised by US visa restrictions as he is set to meet with State Secretary Rubio [SOUND]
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