Overview
- Former foreign minister Naledi Pandor says the U.S. Consulate emailed her this week to say her visa was revoked without giving a reason.
- A U.S. embassy spokesperson confirmed they would not discuss the case and noted that visas are confidential records that can be revoked at the government’s discretion.
- The Washington Free Beacon reported a senior State Department official accused Pandor of supporting terrorism while confirming the revocation.
- Pandor, who served as South Africa’s international relations minister from 2019 to 2024, led the ICJ filing alleging genocide by Israel and has been a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause.
- South African Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni downplayed the significance of the move as G20-related tensions with Washington and sharp public exchanges continued.