South Africa 'will not be bullied,' Ramaphosa says after Trump attack
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that his country "will not be bullied," days after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would cut off funding to South Africa over a land reform act.
Why South Africa's land reform is so controversial
President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended South Africa's Expropriation Act, introduced in January, saying that it will "balance the need for public usage of land and the protection of the rights of property owners". Ramaphosa vehemently denied that the policy targets white landowners, as Trump had insinuated.
South African president misleads on land confiscation law
The Expropriation Act allows the South African government to seize land, in the name of public interest, with or without compensation. Its purpose is to repossess land and distribute it to address what the government refers to as historical injustices.
South African rand gains as president promises reforms
South Africa's rand firmed on Friday after President Cyril Ramaphosa said his government would launch a second wave of reforms to try to boost economic growth. At 1531 GMT, the rand traded at 18.37 against the U.
What’s Trump’s beef with South Africa?
Trump has accused South Africa of "human rights violations" and a land grab. The South African government has hit back.
Why Trump and South Africa Are at Odds
Trump and his allies have targeted South Africa, promoting the false narrative that white people are being mistreated by the nation’s post-apartheid government.
Trump attack on South Africa exposes divisions over race and land
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended his land reform policy on Monday against an attack by Donald Trump that laid bare deep divisions within South Africa over racial disparities in ownership,
Trump threatens to cut U.S. aid to South Africa over land law
Trump’s comments waded into a sensitive racial issue and deepened already sharp divisions between the United States and South Africa.
South Africa denies ‘confiscating land,’ after Trump threatens to cut off aid
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.
Why South Africa's Land Reform represents justice, not Trump’s politics
A young South African responds to Donald Trump's misguided comments on land reform, emphasising the importance of justice and equality in the nation's ongoing journey.
South African rand steady as president promises reforms
South Africa's rand was steady in early trading on Friday, after President Cyril Ramaphosa said his government would launch a second wave of reforms to try to boost economic growth. At 0752 GMT, the rand traded at 18.
Trump wants to resettle white South Africans facing 'race-based discrimination'
South Africa adopted a law allowing the government to seize property "in the public interest.” The measure was condemned by ...
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Ramaphosa Defends South Africa Against External Criticism Amid G20 Presidency
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa firmly rejected pressure from U.S. President Trump regarding land reform, stressing ...
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Donald Trump, Elon Musk and AfriForum – an unholy trinity pushing back on land reform
US President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and AfriForum have congealed into a trinity aimed at derailing land reform in South Africa.
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I’ll not attend G-20 Summit in South Africa — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that he will not attend the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa. He cited concerns over the country’s policies, including land reforms and its “anti ...