South Africa’s announced visa deal with Ukraine sparks row

A controversial agreement to grant Ukrainian diplomats visa-free access to South Africa has sparked outrage within political circles.

South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, who is form a different party to the president, announced the deal on Sunday, terming Ukraine a "valued ally".

But the presidency has criticised Schreiber for announcing the agreement without formal authorisation from President Cyril Ramaphosa.