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 from a different party to the president, announced the deal on Sunday, terming Ukraine a "valued ally".

A visa-free agreement for Ukrainian diplomats, announced by South African Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, has ignited criticism from political circles. Schreiber, from the Democratic Alliance (DA),

South Africa's unity government has been rocked by a spat between its main political parties, the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance, over a deal to grant visa-free access for some Ukrainians.

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Officials say the Home Affairs minister jumped the gun and made the announcement before it was officially authorised by President Ramaphosa.