South Africa defiant after US threatens 'consequences' over raid on Afrikaner refugee centre

South Africa has accused the US of employing Kenyans without work permits to process refugee applications.

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Tuesday's raid saw seven Kenyans expelled from South Africa for working in the country illegally.

The US accused South Africa of publishing the passport details of its officials, saying this was "unacceptable" and warning of "severe consequences".

But South Africa has denied this, saying it treats "matters of data security with the utmost seriousness".

The US is offering asylum status to members of South Africa's Afrikaner community as it says the community is facing persecution. South Africa's government has rejected the claims.