Kirk slur costs SA man US visa

NOTA: SECOND TIME IN HOT WATER OVER COMMENTS

- Vhahangwele Nemakonde

The US state department has revoked the visa of a South African who is accused of "celebrating" the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the cofounder of the conservative student organisation Turning Point USA.

Kirk was shot dead on a Utah college campus last month, in an assassination caught on video.

His murder equally sparked grief from his supporters and no sympathy from those who disagreed strongly with his controversial views.

Among those who shared no sympathy were several social media users who were flagged by the US government for "celebrating the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk".

"The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans," said the US state department on social media.

It listed at least six holders of US visas whom it said were no longer welcome in that country.