South Africa demands Dutton retracts 'persecuted' white farmers comments

The Home Affairs department is considering a move to offer refugee visas to South African minorities after Peter Dutton said the countrys white farmers needed protection in a "civilised country" like Australia.

Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton Source: AAP

South Africa has demanded a “full retraction” of Peter Dutton’s comments on the treatment of white farmers in the country, after the Australian cabinet minister said the “persecuted” group should be considered for refugee visas.

Australia’s high commissioner to South Africa, Adam McCarthy, was called in for meetings with the country’s foreign ministry on Thursday. Full story on SBS NEWS.