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South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister

South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister
BBC World Sunday 31 May 2026, 09:51 UTC 1 min read
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According to media reports, the team's departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an "administrative bungle".

According to media reports, the team's departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an "administrative bungle".
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