President Trump signs executive order cutting foreign aid to South Africa, citing concerns about land expropriations and the country's foreign policy alignments.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Friday halting all foreign aid to South Africa, citing deep concerns about the nation's handling of land ownership and its perceived alignment with hostile actors. Trump's order points to South Africa's recently enacted Expropriation Act 13 of 2024, arguing that it undermines equal opportunity in key areas like employment, education, and business.
The order further alleges that the act, along with inflammatory rhetoric and government actions, fuels disproportionate violence against landowners based on their race, particularly those of Afrikaner descent.South African President Cyril Ramaphosa had previously released a statement emphasizing that no land confiscations have taken place under the new act. He expressed a willingness to engage with the Trump administration to clarify the land reform policy and address bilateral concerns. Ramaphosa asserted confidence in reaching a common understanding through dialogue. The Expropriation Act, while permitting land acquisition for public purposes or in the public interest, mandates just and equitable compensation to landowners. Notably, Fox News Digital previously reported that no actual expropriations have occurred thus far.Adding to the tension, Elon Musk, the prominent entrepreneur and leader of the Dogecoin project, publicly condemned Ramaphosa, accusing him of employing openly racist ownership laws. Trump's executive order also criticizes South Africa's stance on international issues, accusing the nation of adopting an aggressive posture towards the U.S. by unfairly singling out Israel for genocide accusations instead of Hamas, and by strengthening ties with Iran to pursue commercial, military, and nuclear collaborations. Emphasizing these concerns, the order states that the U.S. cannot condone the South African government's alleged human rights violations. Beyond halting aid and assistance, the order directs the U.S. to actively promote the resettlement of Afrikaner refugees fleeing government-sponsored racial discrimination, including racially discriminatory property seizures. The Secretary of State and Secretary of Homeland Security are tasked with prioritizing humanitarian relief, including admission and resettlement through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
SOUTH AFRICA DONALD TRUMP FOREIGN AID LAND REFORM EXPROPRIATION ACT RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AFRIKANERS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IRAN ISRAEL
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