The South African land law that prompted a Trump executive order is being challenged in court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The South African land law that prompted a Trump executive order is being challenged in court

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s second biggest political party launched a legal challenge Monday against a new land expropriation law that was roundly criticized by U.S. President Donald Trump as a rights violation against a white minority and prompted him to cut all funding to the country. The government has denied Trump’s allegations that it will target land owned by farmers from South Africa’s white minority Afrikaner group, who are descended from Dutch and other European colonial settlers who first came to the country more than 300 years ago. The law raised concerns among groups in South Africa, especially those who represent Afrikaners, who make up many of the country’s farming communities and own a large number of commercial farms. His order also says South Africa is taking an anti-American stance in its foreign policy by accusing U.S. ally Israel of genocide in Gaza in an ongoing case at the United Nations’ top court.

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South Africa committed to US ties after ‘regrettable’ expulsion of envoy
1 week, 5 days ago

South Africa committed to US ties after ‘regrettable’ expulsion of envoy

Al Jazeera  

US State Secretary Marco Rubio has accused South Africa’s ambassador of hating the US and President Trump. South Africa has said the decision of the United States to expel Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool is “regrettable”, but the country “remains committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship” with Washington. South Africa’s presidency urged “all relevant and impacted stakeholders to maintain the established …

Donald Trump fast-tracks citizenship for South African farmers, ends US funding for SA
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Donald Trump fast-tracks citizenship for South African farmers, ends US funding for SA

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that his administration is halting all federal funding to South Africa, citing concerns over the treatment of farmers in the country. Fast-track US citizenship for South African farmers Alongside the funding freeze, Trump declared that South African farmers fleeing for safety reasons will be granted a "rapid pathway to Citizenship" in the …

Trump wants to protect South Africa’s White farmers. But potential changes to trade privileges would hurt them
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump wants to protect South Africa’s White farmers. But potential changes to trade privileges would hurt them

CNN  

CNN — A contentious law that allows South Africa’s government to expropriate land – without compensation in some cases – has enraged the United States, triggering aid cuts by Washington and outbursts from President Donald Trump. Ramaphosa said in a post on X before the order was issued that, “with the exception of PEPFAR Aid which constitutes 17% of South …

White South Africans gather in support of Trump and his claims that they are victims of racism
1 month, 1 week ago

White South Africans gather in support of Trump and his claims that they are victims of racism

Associated Press  

PRETORIA, South Africa — Some white South Africans showed support for President Donald Trump on Saturday and gathered at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria to claim they are victims of racism by their own government. Hundreds of protesters held placards that read “Thank God for President Trump” and displayed other messages criticizing what they see as racist laws instituted by …

White South Africans gather in support of Trump and his claims that they are victims of racism
1 month, 1 week ago

White South Africans gather in support of Trump and his claims that they are victims of racism

CNN  

Pretoria, South Africa AP — Some white South Africans showed support for President Donald Trump on Saturday and gathered at the US Embassy in Pretoria to claim they are victims of racism by their own government. Hundreds of protesters held placards that read “Thank God for President Trump” and displayed other messages criticizing what they see as racist laws instituted …

The Take: What’s behind Trump and Musk’s fearmongering about South Africa?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Take: What’s behind Trump and Musk’s fearmongering about South Africa?

Al Jazeera  

A new land reform law is at the centre of Donald Trump’s aid freeze on South Africa. That’s the claim United States President Donald Trump has used to justify cutting off aid to South Africa, pointing to the recently passed Expropriation Act. But what’s really behind South African land reform? In this episode: Lebohang Pheko – Political economist Episode credits: …

Trump and Musk mislead over South Africa’s land reform law
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump and Musk mislead over South Africa’s land reform law

CNN  

CNN — The so-called land question has been a decades-long dilemma for South Africa. Musk, born in South Africa and now tasked with slashing US public spending, has accused Ramaphosa’s coalition government, led by the African National Congress party, of having “openly racist ownership laws.” Musk’s stance has been denounced by some White South Africans. We have incomes 10 to …

South African party files treason complaint against white Afrikaner group over Trump attack
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South African party files treason complaint against white Afrikaner group over Trump attack

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Africa’s third largest political …

Trump accuses South Africa of ‘massive human rights violation’ over land policy, suspends aid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump accuses South Africa of ‘massive human rights violation’ over land policy, suspends aid

Firstpost  

Trump has offered to resettle White South African farmers and their families as refugees under the country’s Refugee Admissions Program for Afrikaners. However, the descendants of early Dutch and French settlers don’t look eager to migrate to the US US President Donald Trump Sunday cited a “massive human rights violation” to justify his executive order ending American aid to South …

Trump accuses South Africa of ‘massive human rights violation’ over land policy, suspends aid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump accuses South Africa of ‘massive human rights violation’ over land policy, suspends aid

Firstpost  

Trump has offered to resettle White South African farmers and their families as refugees under the country’s Refugee Admissions Program for Afrikaners. File image/ Reuters US President Donald Trump Sunday cited a “massive human rights violation” to justify his executive order ending American aid to South Africa. Trump also offered to resettle White South African farmers and their families as …

South Africa condemns 'misinformation' after Trump freezes aid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Africa condemns 'misinformation' after Trump freezes aid

Raw Story  

by Gersende RAMBOURG South Africa on Saturday condemned a "campaign of misinformation" after US President Donald Trump issued an order freezing aid to the country over a law he alleges allows land to be seized from white farmers"We are concerned by what seems to be a campaign of misinformation and propaganda aimed at misrepresenting our great nation," the government said. …

Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa over land policy, ICJ case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa over land policy, ICJ case

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut U.S. financial assistance to South Africa, the White House said on Friday, citing disapproval of its land policy and of its genocide case at the International Court of Justice against Washington's ally Israel. South Africa's foreign ministry said on Saturday that the executive order "lacks factual accuracy and fails to recognise …

Trump freezes aid to South Africa amid spat over land expropriation law
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump freezes aid to South Africa amid spat over land expropriation law

Al Jazeera  

Trump’s executive order comes after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said his country would not be ‘bullied’. In an executive order signed on Friday, Trump said the law showed a “shocking disregard” for citizens’ rights and would allow the government to seize land from ethnic minority Afrikaners without compensation. The passage of the Expropriation Act, signed last month by South …

Trump freezes aid to South Africa over controversial land law, claiming discrimination against White farmers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump freezes aid to South Africa over controversial land law, claiming discrimination against White farmers

CNN  

CNN — US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aimed at freezing assistance to South Africa over a controversial law that allows the government to seize farmland from ethnic minorities — namely White farmers — without compensation, as well as the country’s stance against Israel and its war in Gaza. Trump said in the order the United States …

Trump orders freeze of aid to South Africa, citing country’s land expropriation law
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump orders freeze of aid to South Africa, citing country’s land expropriation law

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday formalizing his announcement earlier this week that he’ll freeze assistance to South Africa for a law aiming to address some of the wrongs of South Africa’s racist apartheid era — a law the White House says amounts to discrimination against the country’s white minority. “As long as South Africa continues …

Trump’s fear mongering on South Africa’s land reform exposes his hypocrisy
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s fear mongering on South Africa’s land reform exposes his hypocrisy

Al Jazeera  

Trump suggests land justice for Black South Africans is a threat, but US land seizures benefiting white populations – past, present and future – are all necessary and just. In an all-too-familiar display of ignorance, United States President Donald Trump recently denounced South Africa’s new Expropriation Act, falsely framing it as a racially driven attack on the white minority. They …

South African president alludes to Trump’s threat in speech to the nation: ‘We will not be bullied’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South African president alludes to Trump’s threat in speech to the nation: ‘We will not be bullied’

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to respond to threats from U.S. counterpart Donald Trump by saying in his annual speech to the nation Thursday that his country would “not be bullied.” The comment by Ramaphosa was seen as a reaction to Trump’s pledge to cut all funding to South Africa over a new land …

South Africa's Ramaphosa speaks to Elon Musk over Trump's 'land confiscating' comment
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Africa's Ramaphosa speaks to Elon Musk over Trump's 'land confiscating' comment

Firstpost  

Earlier this week, POTUS said that his government would cut off all funding to South Africa over “illegal land grabs” by the country’s officials South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday took up his concerns over “disinformation” to Elon Musk after US President Donald Trump said that the government in Cape Town is confiscating land". The South African leader spoke …

Is South Africa ‘confiscating land’, targeting some groups as Trump claims?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is South Africa ‘confiscating land’, targeting some groups as Trump claims?

Al Jazeera  

US president has threatened to cut funding to South Africa over alleged land grabs. Trump’s assertion is grounded in the myth that white South Africans are the targets of unlawful land confiscations, something South Africa’s government has vehemently denied. Also, I will be cutting off all future funding to South Africa until a full investigation of this situation has been …

South African president and Elon Musk discuss ‘misinformation’ after Trump aid threat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

South African president and Elon Musk discuss ‘misinformation’ after Trump aid threat

CNN  

CNN — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to Elon Musk “on issues of misinformation and distortions about South Africa,” the presidency announced on Tuesday. In a blistering post on Truth Social, Trump said he would halt funding until there was a full investigation into allegations that “South Africa is confiscating land, and treating certain classes of people VERY BADLY.” …

South Africa leader calls Elon Musk over ‘distortions’ after Trump attack
1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Africa leader calls Elon Musk over ‘distortions’ after Trump attack

Al Jazeera  

Presidency says the two spoke after US president said he would suspend aid to South Africa over its land reform policy. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to Elon Musk regarding “misinformation” about South Africa after US President Donald Trump said he would suspend aid to the country over its land reform policy. “In the process, the president reiterated South …

Trump cuts off funding to South Africa over 'land confiscation’
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump cuts off funding to South Africa over 'land confiscation’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump said he was …

Trump plans to cut US funding to South Africa over land law. Musk has also criticized the country
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump plans to cut US funding to South Africa over land law. Musk has also criticized the country

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will cut all funding to South Africa and has launched an investigation into the country’s policies, claiming that a “massive” human rights violation against white people is happening over a new land expropriation law. “South Africa, like the United States of America and other countries, has always had …

US President Trump To Cut-Off Funding To South Africa Over 'Human Rights Violation'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US President Trump To Cut-Off Funding To South Africa Over 'Human Rights Violation'

ABP News  

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he would cut-off all future funding to South Africa, asserting that the government was 'confiscating' land and 'treating certain classes of people very badly'. The controversy started when South African President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed a land expropriation bill, which allows the government to offer 'nil compensation' for property in cases where …

Donald Trump cuts funding for South Africa, says ‘massive human rights VIOLATION’. See full details here
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump cuts funding for South Africa, says ‘massive human rights VIOLATION’. See full details here

Live Mint  

United States President Donald Trump on February 2 announced that he is cutting funding for South Africa for “massive human rights violations”. Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, Donald Trump accused South Africa of “confiscating land and treating certain classes of people very badly”. Also, I will be cutting off all future funding to South Africa until a …

South Africa rejects Trump’s accusations, hits back at land law aid threats
1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Africa rejects Trump’s accusations, hits back at land law aid threats

Al Jazeera  

Last month, South Africa adopted a bill for the state to expropriate land to address racial disparities in land ownership after apartheid. South Africa has refuted that it is “confiscating” land unfairly, an accusation that United States President Donald Trump made, adding he plans to cut all funding for the country. Trump on Sunday accused the South African government of …

South Africa denies ‘confiscating land,’ after Trump threatens to cut off aid
1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Africa denies ‘confiscating land,’ after Trump threatens to cut off aid

CNN  

CNN — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa responded on Monday to US President Donald Trump’s threat to cut off aid over the alleged mistreatment of White farmers, denying Trump’s claim that authorities were “confiscating land.” “South Africa is a constitutional democracy that is deeply rooted in the rule of law, justice and equality. His statement comes after Trump wrote on …

Trump plans to cut U.S. funding to South Africa over land law, punishing a Musk target
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump plans to cut U.S. funding to South Africa over land law, punishing a Musk target

LA Times  

President Trump has said he will cut all funding to South Africa and has launched an investigation into the country’s policies, claiming that a “massive” human rights violation against white people is happening over a new land expropriation law. “South Africa, like the United States of America and other countries, has always had expropriation laws that balance the need for …

South Africa denies ‘confiscating land,’ after Trump threatens to cut off aid
1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Africa denies ‘confiscating land,’ after Trump threatens to cut off aid

CNN  

CNN — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa responded on Monday to US President Donald Trump’s threat to cut off aid over the alleged mistreatment of White farmers, denying Trump’s claim that authorities were “confiscating land.” “South Africa is a constitutional democracy that is deeply rooted in the rule of law, justice and equality. His statement comes after Trump wrote on …

South Africa launches an ‘urgent request’ with top U.N. court over Israel’s targeting of Rafah
1 year, 1 month ago

South Africa launches an ‘urgent request’ with top U.N. court over Israel’s targeting of Rafah

LA Times  

Accompanied by South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor, left, Palestinian Assistant Minister of Multilateral Affairs Ammar Hijazi addresses reporters after session of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, last month. South Africa’s government said Tuesday it had lodged an “urgent request” with the U.N.’s International Court of Justice to consider whether Israel’s military operations targeting the southern …

South Africa won’t be bullied to side with global powers, says Ramaphosa
1 year, 7 months ago

South Africa won’t be bullied to side with global powers, says Ramaphosa

Al Jazeera  

Ramaphosa was speaking in a televised address before the BRICS summit which begins Tuesday in Johannesburg. South Africa will not be forced to side with any global powers, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday as he readied to host a summit of major emerging economies. The meeting in Johannesburg this week of BRICS nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and …

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