South African National’s Visa Revoked After Commenting on Charlie Kirk’s Death
- A South African national had their United States visa revoked after a social media post about the late Charlie Kirk
- The United States State Department announced that it had revoked the visas of at least six foreign nationals
- Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a debate at a Utah college campus last month
The United States State Department recently announced that it had revoked the visa of a South African national. This comes after the South African national made a social media post about the death of Charlie Kirk.
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What did the US say?
The US State Department announced that it had revoked the visas of at least six foreign nationals who “publicly celebrated the brutal assassination” on social media. In posts on X, the department shared screenshots of alleged offending content from citizens of Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, and Paraguay, who had labelled Kirk “racist,” “xenophobic,” and used other similar descriptions.
On Tuesday, 14 October 2025, the US State Department said that a South African made fun of Americans who grieved the death of Charlie Kirk. The South African allegedly referred to the rally as “racist” and alleged it had promoted a “white nationalist” agenda. Their visa has since been revoked.
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The department said that it wishes to host no foreign nationals who celebrate the death of Kirk and will continue to identify individuals who find pleasure in his death.
What happened to Kirk?
31-year-old Charlie Kirk was shot and killed by a single bullet while addressing a crowd at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Police found the alleged murder weapon in a wooded area near the scene of the crime. On Thursday, 13 September 2025, police shared more details about the suspect, including his clothing and movement after the shooting.
A 22-year-old suspect, identified as Tyler Robinson, was arrested on Friday, 12 September 2025. This comes after Robinson's father allegedly confronted him about his pictures before turning him in. More images of the 22-year-old allegedly surfaced. He reportedly struck a pose with guns while wearing a Halloween outfit designed to resemble him riding on Trump’s shoulders. It took the police more than 30 hours to initiate an arrest.
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South Africans weigh in
Social media users shared their opinions regarding the visa revocation.
@lavidaNOTA said:
"I would like to make it know that I unconditionally apologise to all those that felt my post was insensitive & ill-timed in any context. I have noted the reactions & response of no more than 10 comments to a post which I feel were prompted by the state department’s announcement."
@ANon32063946 said:
"Thank you State Dept. As a South African I am proud and respect a nation that defends the honor of Charlie Kirk. No one should be allowed to be a guest in America and celebrate the murder of it's citizens and spread hatred of America."
@TheCouncilWolf said:
"You should have a look at the timeline of a one Redi Tlhabi, a South African journalist residing in Washington. She's also had her mouth full on Charlie Kirk's assassination."
@StKijiko said:
"You are making life very dangerous for the few good Americans who visit all these countries."
@taKiere2 said:
"As a South African turned American, I support this visa being revoked. Damned proud to live here and Charlie Kirk will forever be remembered in our home."
3 More stories about Charlie Kirk
- Briefly News also reported that right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk stated in a resurfaced video why he wouldn't want to live in South Africa.
- Roland Schoeman commented on Charlie Kirk’s death, calling violence “barbaric” and urging people not to celebrate it.
- Social media was ablaze as a past video of Charlie Kirk sharing his stance on gun rights in America amassed over 16 million views.
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