South Africans Express Outrage Over Visa-Free Travel Agreement with Ukraine
A newly announced agreement granting visa-free access for South African and Ukrainian passport holders has sparked significant outrage among South Africans.
The agreement, revealed by Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber, allows holders of diplomatic, official, and service passports to travel without visas between the two countries.
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Details of the Agreement
Minister Schreiber described the agreement as a move to strengthen ties with Ukraine, referring to the nation as a “valued ally and friend.”
The agreement is expected to be finalized with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signature in the coming week.
Concerns Over Refugee Influx
Despite the diplomatic intentions, many South Africans have expressed fury over the agreement. Netizens also expressed deep concerns about the potential consequences of the agreement.
Critics argue that this move could lead to an influx of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the ongoing conflict in their home country.
Allegations of Political Motivation
Furthermore, some citizens have suggested that the agreement may be part of a political strategy by the Democratic Alliance (DA) to increase its voter base by facilitating Ukrainian immigration. Critics are alleging that this could lead to Ukrainian refugees obtaining citizenship and voting for the DA in future elections.
Here are some of the reactions;
@JustXavier;
A travesty, this opens the floodgates for Ukrainians escaping the war
@KhandaniM;
Why would any sane South African want to go to Ukraine? They are getting Ukrainians a free entry into the country.
@ClownSeekers;
DA is a creation of Z!onists, it’s leadership is controlled by Israel. DA is creating a haven for Ukrainian (Khazarian Jews) & Izrael Zionist Jews 🇮🇱 in Cape Town. Another Gaza is loading here in SA, guess how? Through Cape Independence ‼️ It’s all been planned, they’re colonizing the Cape and creating a second Izrael🇮🇱 through DA:
@vgfless;
This country is a fucking mess less than a week ago @PresidencyZA Cyril was with brics today we busting the gates open for Ukraine…This is just rubbish 🗑
@Nelisiwe94;
Another way of bringing Ukrainian refugees in SA to get citizenship and vote for the DA in the future. A bit of an advice to my fellow SAns. Ukrainians aren’t friendly people especially towards black people. 2ndly they don’t speak English.
@TheGeopol;
DA behaves the same way as Israel politicians, they are essentially agents of the devil.
What sane country would allow war criminals fleeing Natzi Ukraine to come terrorize their citizens visa free.
@DDT_PM;
Why would any ordinary South African want to visit Ukraine while the war is still ongoing?
Leon just wants to bring more Ukrainians into our country. I really hope our President doesn’t sign this agreement.