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Ramaphosa returns home after standing firm against Trump’s falsehoods and defending South Africa’s sovereignty
Amid a charged meeting with Trump, President Ramaphosa defends South Africa’s sovereignty and highlights the importance of US participation in the upcoming G20.
Trump digs up dusty headlines to sell a white genocide myth — Ramaphosa wasn't buying it
US President Donald Trump waved printouts from incendiary sources like American Thinker, he pointed to headlines and photos—some completely unrelated.
Watch: Trump confronts Ramaphosa, pushing claims of genocide
While Ramaphosa and several of his deputies agreed with Trump that curbing violence should be a priority, they also noted that it is a problem across all of South Africa, not just in rural areas and certainly not just against White people.
Afriforum challenges Expropriation Act in court, cites threat to property rights
AfriForum is challenging the Expropriation Act in the High Court, claiming it threatens private property rights and enables expropriation without compensation. The group wants the entire law—or at least key parts—declared unconstitutional.
WATCH: TikToker's hilarious skit on Afrikaner refugees trying to order braai vleis in the US
Troy Sheperds has South Africans laughing with his latest viral skit, where he hilariously portrays an Afrikaner refugee struggling to order 'braai vleis' in a US restaurant.
AfriForum launches court challenge to have Expropriation Act declared unconstitutional
AfriForum argues that certain sections and provisions of the act contain inherent contradictions, which is why the court should declare the act unconstitutional.
Cyril Ramaphosa's crucial meeting with Donald Trump: Addressing tensions over 'genocide' claims
President Cyril Ramaphosa's meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday seeks to address rising tensions over 'genocide' claims against white Afrikaners.
AI malfunction exposes concerted misinformation about SA
The chatbot's malfunction has become a flashpoint for fierce debate, with some critics asserting that this could be a deliberate weaponisation of Musk's platform, particularly in light of his bullish aspirations to launch Starlink in South Africa.
Beyond the red carpet: Understanding the difference between Ramaphosa's state, official and working visit to Trump and the US
Diplomatic visits vary significantly in protocol and purpose, primarily distinguished as state visits, official visits, and working visits.
Steenhuisen: White farmers issue ‘didn’t come up’ in US trade talks
“No, it didn’t come up at all. ” These are the words of Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen on whether White farmer concerns were raised in US trade talks.
Give us the farms: Malema demands the land abandoned by Afrikaners who fled to the US
EFF Leader, Julius Malema cast doubt on the claim that the 49 individuals were legitimate farmers. “Nothing about them looked like farmers—they looked like car guards”.
South African woman faces backlash for claiming refugee status to join husband in the US
Jacqueline Botha's controversial refugee claim to join her husband in the US has sparked outrage, with many questioning the legitimacy of her motives amid claims of racial persecution.
‘She just wanted a free trip’ : SA woman slammed for refugee claim to join US husband
Jacqueline Botha is facing backlash after leaving her affluent South African suburb to join her husband in America, under refugee status many say she didn’t need.
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Afrikaners not responsible for misinforming Donald Trump, says Afrikaner Leadership Network
The Afrikaner Leadership Network defends its stance against accusations of misleading Donald Trump, as South Africa's leaders seek to reset relations with the US. What does this mean for the future of South African diplomacy?
The myth of white genocide in South Africa: The US knows the misinformation but doesn't care
Daily News editor Ayanda Mdluli delves into the conservative, right-wing American views and their over-hyped political games and shenanigans.
Steenhuisen joins Ramaphosa's US visit to counter 'white genocide' claims and save ties
President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday in a high-stakes diplomatic engagement.
Opinion | Why Afrikaners seeking refuge in Trump's USA face a moral reckoning
The pilgrimage of Afrikaners to America raises critical questions about privilege, accountability, and the future of South Africa.
Afrikaner 'refugee' sparks fury over anti-Jewish posts despite Jewish aid
Charl Kleinhaus, a newly resettled Afrikaner refugee in the US, faces backlash over controversial social media posts about Jewish people, igniting a fierce debate on identity and acceptance in a changing America.
The Afrikaner refugees fallacy exposes the malady in SA-US relations
The recent claims of Afrikaner refugees fleeing persecution in South Africa challenge the nation's democratic ideals and its relationship with the US, revealing deeper issues within the narrative
Afrikaner 'refugee' in the US: 'I left my five-bedroom house, dogs and mother behind'
An Afrikaner man recounts the heart-wrenching decision to leave his mansion behind while fleeing racial persecution in South Africa.
White Refugees in South Africa: Fear, Fiction, or Historical Reckoning?
Is the idea of white refugees in South Africa fact or fiction — a genuine fear, or a red herring distracting us from deeper truths about belonging and identity in this country?
Steenhuisen backs farmers who stay: ‘My focus is on those who choose South Africa'
Minister John Steenhuisen defends South African farmers during a critical time, asserting that those who left the country have made a mistake. He highlights pressing issues in agriculture, including safety, trade tariffs, and the need for land reform.
US State Department faces backlash over Afrikaner refugee admissions
The US State Department's decision to welcome white South African refugees has sparked intense debate within the country.
‘No doubt there is genocide’: Divided Afrikaners respond to Trump’s controversial remarks at Nampo fair
As South Africa's premier agricultural fair unfolds, Afrikaners confront President Trump's claims of persecution, exposing a community divided over their future.