South Africa pulled the Melania Trump documentary before its release amid U.S.-South Africa tensions and unsubstantiated claims.

South Africa has withdrawn the documentary Melania from theaters just before its scheduled January 30, 2026, international release. Distributor Filmfinity cited “the current climate” without further explanation. The film, focusing on Melania Trump during her husband’s second inauguration, was removed from major chains Nu Metro and Ster Kinekor. The decision comes amid heightened tensions between South Africa and the U.S., though no official details about the film’s content or reasons for the withdrawal have been released.