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South Africa made to look like fools over World Cup visa issues, says minister
The country's football association says it is working to resolve the problems that have delayed the team's departure to Mexico.
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According to BBC News’s source item, South Africa made to look like fools over World Cup visa issues, says minister, The country’s football association says it is working to resolve the problems that have delayed the team’s departure to Mexico.
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- South Africa made to look like fools over World Cup visa issues, says ministerBBC News - 2026-05-31T14:01:54+00:00
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