# South Africa remains open to talks with US after visa dispute, minister says

https://mins.news/en/item/74757

- Reuters, 2026-09-26 00:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-open-more-talks-with-us-after-visa-dispute-minister-says-2026-09-26/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab7146929ff150001150454

> South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Pretoria remains willing to discuss disputed issues with Washington, including rules affecting foreign investors’ Black employment and ownership requirements, despite being surprised by US visa restrictions imposed last week.

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