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South Africa dismisses claims of unfair land seizures
South Africa has firmly rejected accusations made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed the country is unjustly “confiscating” land and mistreating certain groups. Trump announced plans to halt all future funding to South Africa until an investigation is conducted, though he provided no evidence to support his allegations.
These remarks come amid his broader “America First” policy, which had already led to the suspension of most foreign aid programs. The controversy centers around South Africa’s new legislation, designed to facilitate land expropriation to correct historical racial imbalances in land ownership.
Responding to Trump’s comments, South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation emphasized that the country’s policies are grounded in constitutional democracy and comparable to laws in many other nations. President Cyril Ramaphosa echoed this stance, stating that the government is not engaging in land confiscation and expressing readiness to engage in dialogue with U.S. officials to clarify their land reform policies.
Ramaphosa highlighted that South Africa remains committed to the rule of law, justice, and equality. He also noted that aside from a specific U.S. aid program for AIDS relief, South Africa receives no substantial financial assistance from the United States.
The land expropriation law, recently signed by Ramaphosa, aims to address the legacy of apartheid by promoting fair land distribution. The government has clarified that the process requires mutual agreements with landowners, dismissing claims of arbitrary property seizures.
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