Novak Djokovic’s Detention Has South Africa Divided, Fans Rally Back and Forth Over Tennis Star’s Treatment

• Novak Djokovic remains detained in Australia as his lawyers appeal the decision to revoke his visa
• Djokovic was originally given an exemption to play in Australia but this was later overturned by authorities
• Djokovic is unvaccinated and his detention has South Africans divided on the issue of vaccination

Novak Djokovic remains in Australia as the tennis star's lawyers appeal the decision to revoke his visa.

Djokovic is currently being detained in Melbourne and could soon be deported. Djokovic was originally given a medical exemption to compete in the Australian Open. This angered Australians as the star is unvaccinated.

His father recently told the media that his son was the victim of a 'political agenda' and that protests would continue until Djokovic was released, SuperSport confirmed.

Australia's Home Affair's minister Karen Andrews has since come out and said that Djokovic was allowed to leave anytime he wished SkySports confirmed.

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Djokovic's anti-vaccination stance has divided Mzansi as well with people showing support for the tennis star while others have criticised him.

Core Melanite:

"Novak is a grown man and he has every right to say no to vaccine."

Cyprian B Mberege:

"Nothing wrong with Nov, he is right not to take the vaccine!"

Don Leffler:

"Rules are rules. Go home and play on your own court, Novak. Let us look to the icons, Roger and Nadal. They have added value to tennis internationally. They have humility, charisma as well as talent."

Paul Van Dyk"

"He was treated like all of us why must they treat him any different. That's exactly what's wrong with this world. If you don't meet the entry standards, go home, that's that finish and klaar."

Tswake Tiisetso:

"How does him being vaccinated or not vaccinated impact anyone?"

Pieter Venter:

"I love him as a player. I do however agree with Aust government. He should not be treated differently. No jab, no entry."

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Norman Taai:

"Rules are rules baba, you're not in South Africa."

Novak Djokovic denied visa: World Number 1 could be deported but fans protest on tennis star's behalf

In a previous article, Sports Brief reported that world number one tennis player Novak Djokovic could be deported from Australia today after his visa was cancelled. Djokovic was given a 'vaccination exemption' to compete in this year's Australian Open, a move that didn't go down well with many Australians.

Following the backlash received over the decision to give him an exemption, Djokovic then had his visa revoked by the Australian government when he arrived in Melbourne, BBC News reported. Djokovic's lawyers are expected to appeal the decision.

Djokovic was then moved to the Park Hotel in Melbourne where he is currently awaiting deportation, The Daily Mail reported. The hotel is also currently housing other refugees and asylum seekers.