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US Foreign Policy · United StatesWASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many. In a notice to be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, the department said it would start a 12-month pilot program under which people from countries deemed to have high overstay rates and deficient internal docu…See the Story
State Department May Require Visa Applicants to Post Bond of up to $15,000 to Enter the US
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University Student · South AfricaThe death of a Stellenbosch University student, whose body was found in his residence over the weekend, was due to meningococcal meningitis.See the Story
News24 | Stellenbosch University Confirms Student Died of Meningitis, Starts Contact Tracing
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Donald Trump · South AfricaPresident Cyril Ramaphosa believes resilience is imperative as the international trading system remains turbulent. In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa responded to the United States’ decision to impose 30% tariffs on certain imports, stating that it highlights the urgent need for South Africa to adapt to shifting international trade conditions. The president warned that the tariffs would significantly impact key sectors including agriculture, au…See the Story
The Absence of SA's Ambassador Not to Blame for US 30% Tariff Hike, Says Lamola
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