Media Wire Express Correspondent
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly denied allegations that white citizens in the country, particularly Afrikaners, are being persecuted.
In a recent statement, he called such claims a “completely false narrative,” urging people to reject misinformation that could create unnecessary division.
The controversy gained attention after figures like entrepreneur Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that white South Africans, especially farmers, were being targeted. Musk, who was born in South Africa, claimed on social media that some political leaders were encouraging violence against white citizens. Trump took the issue further, cutting certain funding to South Africa and offering refugee status to Afrikaners, arguing that they were facing land seizures and violent attacks.
Ramaphosa dismissed these accusations, emphasizing that South Africa remains committed to unity and equality for all its citizens. “We must not allow false narratives to divide us,” he said, addressing concerns that these claims could misrepresent the country’s challenges.
While South Africa struggles with high crime rates, authorities insist that violence affects all communities, not just one racial group. Experts and officials have repeatedly stated that there is no evidence of an organized campaign against white farmers.
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Although certain incidents have fueled these claims, the government stresses the need to tackle crime and social issues without inflaming racial tensions.
The debate has also been influenced by political rhetoric, including controversial songs sung by far-left groups, which some see as inflammatory. However, Ramaphosa and other leaders argue that addressing broader economic and security issues is more important than focusing on divisive narratives.
As South Africa continues to work toward stability and progress, Ramaphosa’s message remains clear: the country must move forward together, without being misled by exaggerated claims that could deepen divisions.
