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Review of visa requirements for Israelis travelling to South Africa
The South African government is considering imposing stricter visa rules for Israeli nationals entering the country. This follows concerns raised by civil society about the ease of entry for Israelis and their participation in military actions abroad.
Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says he will take proposals to impose more stringent visa requirements on Israelis traveling to South Africa, to Cabinet, for consideration.
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City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference
https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/review-visas-israelis-be-raised-cabinet
Consideration of dual citizens fighting in wars South Africa regards as unjust
The government is reviewing how South Africans who hold dual citizenship and serve in the Israeli military—particularly in conflicts viewed as unjust—are treated under immigration and citizenship laws.
We will take forward the issues that are raised in relation to a possible review, either all together or to some limited extent, the visa requirements in relation to the state of Israel and also the issue of people holding dual citizenship who fight in wars that South Africa has regarded as unjust,
