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Elon Musk's influence on Trump: A closer look at the Afrikaner genocide debate
As Donald Trump and Elon Musk publicly clash, questions arise about the potential impact on US-South Africa relations, particularly concerning the contentious issue of Afrikaner genocide.
Madleen aid ship under threat: Can it deliver vital supplies to Gaza?
A humanitarian vessel, the Madleen, is on a critical mission to deliver aid to Gaza while facing drone surveillance and threats from Israeli authorities. With 12 activists on board, including Greta Thunberg, the ship's journey raises alarms among international observers and human rights organisations.
Trump's false claims: challenging negative narratives with the warmth and beauty of the 'rainbow nation'
Explore how South Africa is countering misinformation about its socio-political landscape, as officials respond to Trump's controversial claims while showcasing the nation's rich diversity and cultural vibrancy.
'Massacre of civilians': 27 killed and over 160 injured in aid distribution attack as Gaza’s health system teeters on collapse
An Israeli strike on Palestinians awaiting humanitarian aid in Rafah has resulted in at least 27 deaths and over 161 injuries, raising alarms about the collapsing health system in Gaza.
A letter writer thinks a day of reckoning beckons, another thinks Israel had little choice, but whatever, admire this beautiful winter garden
Readers' letters to the Editor.
Ed Sheeran concert sets record attendance figures: headlines from back in the day
What happened on this day, back in the day
Second group of white Afrikaners arrive in the US to take up Trump's offer of resettlement
Following President Trump’s offer, the second group of Afrikaner refugees has arrived in the US, raising questions about the motivations behind their resettlement and the ongoing issues of persecution in South Africa.
More Afrikaners take up Trump's resettlement offer, thousands of applications being processed
Following President Trump’s offer, the second group of Afrikaner refugees has arrived in the US, raising questions about the motivations behind their resettlement and the ongoing issues of persecution in South Africa.
Second group of white Afrikaners arrives in the US amid Trump's resettlement offer
Following President Trump's controversial offer, a small group of white Afrikaners has arrived in the US as part of a resettlement programme, sparking discussions on the implications of their migration and the socio-political context in South Africa.
Mark Burns, Trump's top pastor, challenges genocide claims against white farmers in South Africa
During his visit to South Africa, televangelist Mark Burns confronts the narrative of white genocide against farmers, shedding light on the realities of safety and trade relations between the US and South Africa.
Westville schools need probes, justice for Jayden-Lee Meek and obsesssion with ICJ case must stop, say readers
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Trump's narrative on Afrikaner genocide faces backlash from US media
During a meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and Trump in the Oval Office last week, the US president pushed the narrative that there is a genocide of Afrikaner farmers in South Africa and that the government’s laws allow for their land to be taken away without compensation.
You can be sure that history will judge these warmongers harshly
Letters to the editor, a variety of issues on the minds of readers
Clarifying land reform: No genocide against white people, G20 meeting told
Acting director-general Nomthandazo Moyo clarifies the South African government’s stance on land redistribution and addresses allegations of genocide during the G20 Development Working Group meeting.
Goings on in Washington's Oval Office take centre stage as Trump lambastes reporters, for question on genocide and his hypocrisy
Readers lay their souls bare to the editor
'I stand with my brothers and sisters in South Africa': Viola Davis slams 'white genocide' narrative
Viola Davis defends South Africa against allegations of 'white genocide,' sharing her experiences and standing in solidarity with the nation amidst ongoing misinformation.
ANC denies easing B-BBEE rules to benefit Elon Musk, denounces Trump’s ‘white genocide’ as a comedy
Nomvula Mokonyane, ANC deputy Secretary-General, firmly denies that new ICT licensing proposals are designed to favour Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Senzo Mchunu: ‘We respect America, but not Trump’s genocide lies about South Africa'
Minister Senzo Mchunu firmly rejects US President Donald Trump's claims of genocide against South African farmers, labelling them as unfounded and unsubstantiated, while emphasising the country's commitment to democracy and justice.
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma on Donald Trump: ‘There is no white genocide, full stop’
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma challenges Donald Trump's controversial claims about white genocide in South Africa, asserting that such narratives are deliberate misinformation.
Showdown in Washington, but we aren't having any of that white genocide BS
Social media users react to the Oval Office showdown between Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa
Does Malema prove white genocide? Trump thinks so
President Donald Trump confronted President Cyril Ramaphosa, questioning his role in alleged white genocide- a claim widely dismissed by experts.
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.
Ambushed: Trump's controversial claims of genocide against white South Africans during Oval Office meeting with Ramaphosa
During a tense Oval Office meeting, US President Donald Trump presented a video claiming genocide against white farmers in South Africa, leaving President Cyril Ramaphosa struggling to respond. This encounter highlights the complexities of US-South Africa relations amidst controversial land expropriation laws.
South Africans laugh off Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims
As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to meet Donald Trump in Washington, South Africans are responding to the US leader’s "white genocide" claims - not with outrage, but with laughter. At comedy nights in Johannesburg, local comedians are turning political rhetoric into punchlines, using humour to push back against what many here see as absurd misrepresentations of their country.
MK Party dismisses white genocide claims as US refugee debate heats up
The MK Party refutes claims that white genocide was happening in South Africa, and a picture taken previously of party president Jacob Zuma confirmed that whites and blacks mingled freely in the country.