“I will be cutting off all future funding to South Africa until a full investigation of this situation has been completed!” Trump wrote.
Recently, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a bill enabling the government to seize land without compensation. This move, aimed at addressing historical inequities, has sparked fears of repeating Zimbabwe’s controversial land seizures in the 1980s. Trump voiced his concerns on his Truth Social platform, calling for an investigation into the situation. He condemned the South African government’s actions as “terrible” and “horrible,” though he did not provide specific examples.
While the South African government argues that the land expropriation bill is a necessary step to correct past wrongs, critics remain worried about the potential economic and social ramifications. This issue has garnered attention both domestically and internationally, with figures like Elon Musk also expressing concern over the policies. Trump’s comments highlight the global scrutiny facing South Africa’s land reform efforts.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
