Trump Suddenly Releases Video on “White Genocide”! South African President Ramaphosa Immediately Clarifies, Land Reform Bill Sparks Diplomatic Conflict

Trump Suspends Aid to South Africa Over Land Expropriation Law Accused of “Racial Discrimination”

In February of this year, Trump signed an executive order suspending aid to South Africa, citing the government’s promotion of the Land Expropriation Bill as being accused of “racial discrimination.” On May 22, during a meeting at the White House with South African President Ramaphosa, he not only reiterated the controversy surrounding the bill but also called for providing refugee status to white immigrants from South Africa. He even played a radical video in which South African officials publicly called for the removal of white people and the reclamation of land, leaving the attending South African officials visibly uncomfortable. However, Ramaphosa emphasized that South Africa is a rule-of-law democratic country, and such statements do not represent the government’s position, leading to heightened tensions between the two parties.

Key Summary

• Trump orders suspension of aid to South Africa, advocates for white refugee resettlement plan.
• The new South African Land Expropriation Bill allows for expropriation for public interest, with some land potentially being taken without compensation.
• Trump and Ramaphosa meet, radical video is played, claiming racial genocide in South Africa.
• South African President Ramaphosa refutes claims of genocide, stating Trump misinterprets the bill.
• The U.S. considers reimposing a 30% tariff on South African exports, bilateral trade situation tense.

It allows for the expropriation of idle land without compensation, with the government labeling it a historical reparations mechanism. According to reports, the Land Expropriation Bill signed by the South African government at the end of 2023 claims:

The government can expropriate private land based on public interest (for road construction, school building) and provide reasonable compensation. If the land is deemed idle or speculative, it can be expropriated without compensation.

The South African government stated:

“Whites make up 7% of the total population but own most of the agricultural land. This bill aims to rectify the old laws left over from the apartheid era.”

Trump accuses South Africa of racial discrimination and questions Ramaphosa.

In February of this year, Trump signed an executive order suspending aid to South Africa due to:

“The new Land Expropriation Bill promoted by the South African government is accused of racial discrimination.”

On May 22, during a meeting with South African President Ramaphosa at the White House, he played a video showing the deaths of white farmers, insinuating that these individuals were murdered and had their land taken from them. However, according to official statistics, there are over 20,000 murders in South Africa each year, but less than 0.3% occur on farms. Although farm violence often draws attention, data suggests it is not the leading cause of murder in South Africa, with the majority of victims being young black males.

Ramaphosa refutes claims of genocide, calling it historical justice legislation.

Ramaphosa countered:

“There is no racial genocide occurring in South Africa; property rights are still protected.”

He emphasized that the true purpose of the bill is to ensure that more South Africans, particularly black communities who have long been deprived of land, can enjoy fairness and justice. The spokesperson for the South African president noted that the questioning during the meeting was somewhat pointed and disrespectful but expressed hope for continued cooperation between the two parties in the future.

Trump suspends 30% tariff; South Africa works to negotiate.

In addition to suspending aid, Trump also threatened to restore a 30% tariff on South Africa. Although it has been postponed until July, South Africa hopes to negotiate a new agreement to avoid export impacts. According to U.S. official data, South Africa is the United States’ second largest trading partner in Africa, with exports reaching $14.7 billion in 2024.

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