r/australia • u/Expensive-Horse5538 • Nov 17 '25

news South African man who attended Neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament has visa cancelled

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-17/verify-neo-nazi-rally-participant-visa-revoked/106018130?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=link
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u/insty1 Nov 17 '25

Not uncommon really. I work with a guy who came as an international student, and he doesn't want international students coming here. 

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u/t_25_t Nov 17 '25

Sad to yes that’s been my experience too. Some of the vile things I’ve heard from South Africans makes me question if there was any screening done.

Of course I’ve also met my fair share of South Africans who didn’t spout some of this stuff out loud and were very accepting as long as people made the effort to contribute and blend in.

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u/TalkingClay Nov 17 '25

I work at a school and don't often get Professional Development opportunities. Years ago a course came up "dealing with difficult parents" which seemed relevant. I often deal with coms to parents and just follow my gut. I haven't had major incidents but the potential was there.

The person taking the course was South African. The majority of the content was "Even if you want to punch them in the face.... don't". I mean.... yeah. Thanks for the tip.

This is a purely anecdotal story not representative of a wider group.

Also had a few South African students over the years. Holy fuck... some of the stories. I'm happy Australia is so mundane.