Why South Africa Denied Me Entry Despite Having A Visa – BUA Boss

Naijaonpoint_ng | 15-05-2026 05:17am |

Abdul Samad Rabiu, the founder of BUA Group, has recounted his recent experience of being denied entry into South Africa despite holding a valid visa. He noted that his visa had expired at the time of his travel, which contributed to the refusal of entry. During a session at the Africa CEO Forum, Rabiu highlighted the discrepancy he observed, as some travelers from Europe were permitted entry without visas. His comments shed light on the challenges faced by African businessmen in navigating international travel regulations.

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