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Mark Burns, Trump's top pastor, challenges white genocide claims during South Africa visit
Pastor Mark Burns, during his visit to South Africa, boldly challenges the controversial narrative of white genocide, asserting that the reality on the ground tells a different story.
Donald Trump's 'top pastor' Mark Burns refutes white genocide claims during South Africa visit
"Pastor Mark Burns, visiting South Africa, challenges the narrative of white genocide, asserting that such claims do not reflect the reality on the ground.
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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.
The White Genocide Lie is Apartheid Nostalgia
The “white genocide” myth claims that white South Africans, particularly Afrikaner farmers, are the victims of a coordinated campaign of violence, enabled or even orchestrated by the Black-majority government.
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.
Murder rate down, but political parties say SA still in crime catastrophe
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu revealed the fourth quarter crime figures for the 2024/25 financial year on Friday. This saw a decrease in murder rates but a rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including rape.
Diplomacy amid discord: Ramaphosa and Trump set stage for new trade talks - Presidency
The Presidency said President Cyril Ramaphosa was looking forward to an outcome that will deliver enhanced trade and ensure shared prosperity for both SA and the US.
Chaos in Washington, down with Malema's EFF and Zuma's MKP, and what the Budget really means
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In the rough: How golf’s surprising power now reaches from the fairway to the White House
Golf’s influence stretches beyond the fairway – from everyday obsession and booming global appeal to a high-stakes diplomatic moment in the White House involving Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and US President Donald Trump.
Misleading 'white crosses' video: Solidarity responds to Trump's genocide claims
Trade union Solidarity challenges President Trump's claims of white genocide in South Africa, clarifying the context of a controversial video and discussing the realities of farm murders.
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.
Readers have their say: The time for patience is over
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Saffers rally around Ramaphosa ahead of crunch meeting at White House
X users comment about the forthcoming meeting between a high-level South African delegation and US officials in an attempt to revive bilateral trade relations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WATCH: Discover life in South Africa through an American's heartfelt reflections
Heather Mason's TikTok video strikes a chord in South Africa as expats express love for their adopted homeland; her sentiments resonate in the face of Trump’s executive order.