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Who does and who doesn't meet the 'Afrikaner' criteria for Trump's resettlement offer?
With the arrival of a second group of white Afrikaners in the US under Trump's resettlement offer, questions arise about the criteria for eligibility and the implications for South Africa's diverse communities.
Controversial resettlement of Afrikaners in the US sparks debate
A second group of white Afrikaners has landed in the US, igniting controversy over claims of persecution in South Africa. Explore the complex issues surrounding their migration and what it means for the future of Afrikaners back home.
10, 9, 8 . . . South Africa’s slide into decline
The meeting between Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump started well. It should have been a sign, says Aakash Bramdeo
Don’t let Trump trample on non-racialism in South Africa
White racist nostalgia did not die out. It went quiet and also developed global connections with similar right-wing movements across the world, says Neeshan Balton.
Durban man seeks refuge in the US amid claims of injustices faced by the Indian community in SA
Robin Naidoo, chairperson of the Indian Land Claimants Association, says there is hope for Indian South Africans as the US opens its doors to minorities facing discrimination.
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.
Relief for new asylum seekers
The Western Cape High Court has ruled against unconstitutional practices that denied asylum seekers access to the asylum system, affirming South Africa's commitment to international refugee law.
Western Cape High Court declares asylum seeker detention unconstitutional
The Western Cape High Court has ruled against unconstitutional practices that denied asylum seekers access to the asylum system, affirming South Africa's commitment to international refugee law.
Judgment on asylum seekers: South Africa's legal obligations under the Constitution
The Western Cape High Court has ruled that the detention and deportation of new asylum seekers in South Africa is unconstitutional, affirming the country's obligations under international law to protect individuals fleeing persecution.
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.
Afrikaner ‘refugees’ are opportunists: Women on Farms Project says farm workers are the victims in South Africa
As 49 Afrikaners relocate to the US under Trump's offer, the Women on Farms Project condemns them as opportunists, arguing that the real victims are the neglected farm workers in South Africa.
SA Government rejects ‘refugee’ label for Afrikaners resettled in US
49 Afrikaners from South Africa have been granted asylum in the US, raising concerns from the South African government over allegations of racial discrimination and farm attacks.
Controversial Refugees: 49 Afrikaners welcomed by US officials at Dulles Airport
The arrival of 49 Afrikaners in the US sparks debate over asylum criteria, as US officials extend a warm welcome amidst controversy.
Dulles Airport welcomes 49 Afrikaners amid asylum controversy
The Trump administration has welcomed a group of Afrikaners seeking asylum in the US, raising questions about the criteria for refugee status amid ongoing debates about discrimination and violence in South Africa.
Ramaphosa plans meeting with Donald Trump after 49 Afrikaners granted refugee status
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet Donald Trump to address the contentious refugee status of Afrikaners, sparked by a chartered flight that has ignited debates about their eligibility and the political ramifications.
Afrikaner refugees refused to be governed by black people, says Heller
Kim Heller, a prominent social justice activist, critiques the recent departure of Afrikaner refugees to the US, arguing it reflects a refusal to accept South Africa's democratic changes and a persistent racial privilege.
South Africans laugh at Donald Trump's 'folly' over taking in Afrikaner 'refugees'
49 Afrikaners left South Africa for the US, with Trump claiming they are fleeing persecution. South Africans express disbelief over his remarks, labelling the situation as a case of privilege rather than victimhood.
US affording refugee status to fleeing Afrikaners 'disturbs' South Africa government
President Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump recently spoke, agreeing to meet to resolve tensions. However, the South African government has maintained its hard line against the US, saying that its actions are undermining the country's sovereignty.
Donald Trump's refugee offer | Afrikaner couple share their fears of living in South Africa
An Afrikaner couple's viral video pleading for Donald Trump's help due to safety fears in post-apartheid South Africa has sparked intense debate, with many accusing them of alarmism and racism.
Controversial 'Afrikaner Act' in US Congress offers refugee pathway for white South Africans
Republican Congressman Troy Nehls has introduced the 'Africaner Act' that would grant Priority-2 refugee status to white South Africans, removing entry quotas and waiving requirements to personally prove persecution claims.
Fikile Mbalula labels US refugee centre plan for Afrikaners as 'madness'
IOL reported on Monday that the US has deployed multiple teams to convert offices into an ad hoc refugee centre housing thousands of Afrikaners.
Court ruling highlights citizen issues for stateless children in South Africa
A Gauteng high court ruling has addressed the plight of a stateless child born to refugee parents, highlighting the implications of the Citizenship Amendment Act in South Africa