US President Donald Trump has expanded travel restrictions, increasing the list of affected countries from 19 to 39, effective January 1, 2026. The Trump administration cited national security, counter-terrorism, and weak vetting or information-sharing by foreign governments. The ban does not affect people already in the U.S. or those with valid visas as of January 1. Meanwhile, in South Africa, the authorities arrested seven Kenyan nationals who were illegally working on processing refugee applications for the U.S. government. Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, says the operation followed after intelligence reports indicated that several Kenyan nationals had recently entered South Africa on tourist visas and had illegally taken up work at a centre processing the applications of so-called "refugees" to the United States. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Immigration lawyer, Ashraf Essop.

<p>US President Donald Trump has expanded travel restrictions, increasing the list of affected countries from 19 to 39, effective January 1, 2026. The Trump administration cited national security, counter-terrorism, and weak vetting or information-sharing by foreign governments. The ban does not affect people already in the U.S. or those with valid visas as of January 1. Meanwhile, in South Africa, the authorities arrested seven Kenyan nationals who were illegally working on processing refugee applications for the U.S. government. Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, says the operation followed after intelligence reports indicated that several Kenyan nationals had recently entered South Africa on tourist visas and had illegally taken up work at a centre processing the applications of so-called "refugees" to the United States. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Immigration lawyer, Ashraf Essop.</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>

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