Cyril Ramaphosa says Afrikaners 'running away' from South Africa to US are 'cowards'
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Afrikaners granted asylum in US are cowards, says Ramaphosa: South Africa’s president said the group, who were welcomed as refugees by Donald Trump ...
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SA-US relations | Date set for Ramaphosa's US visit: President Cyril Ramaphosa will meet Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday.
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Saudi Gazette May 15 25
South Africa's President Ramaphosa says Afrikaners resettling in US are 'cowards'
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- The EFF labels Johann Rupert's involvement in the South African delegation meeting President Trump as a betrayal of democratic principles.
- Both Ramaphosa and Trump are accused of allowing wealthy backers to control bilateral relations, undermining the sovereignty of their nations.
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Rupert’s participation in the delegation is a spit in the face of our democracy, which has grown to appreciate the need for redress in education, healthcare and land ownership.— Sinawo Thambo, national spokesperson for the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), regarding Johann Rupert's involvement in talks with Donald Trump.
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- Julius Malema called for the locations of 49 Afrikaners who emigrated to the US to retrieve their deserted farms.
- He questioned the legitimacy of these individuals as farmers and requested proof of their agricultural claims.
- Malema emphasized that the land left behind should be repurposed to benefit South African citizens.
- He dismissed allegations of 'white genocide' and urged AfriForum leaders to follow the Afrikaners abroad as evidence.
We want those farms.— Julius Malema, speaking outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria, demanding the addresses of Afrikaners who fled to the US and insisting their abandoned land must be reclaimed.
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- DA leader John Steenhuisen joins President Cyril Ramaphosa on a delegation to the US to enhance relations and address misinformation regarding the persecution of white Afrikaners.
- The meeting with US President Donald Trump aims to fortify bilateral ties and discuss trade and immigration issues.
- Steenhuisen highlights the critical nature of trade relations, particularly in agriculture, for job security and economic growth.
- Concerns arise among analysts that Ramaphosa's visit may encounter challenges, with international observers debunking claims of a 'white genocide' in South Africa.
South Africa's relationship with the US is one of immense importance. Preferential trade agreements such as AGOA contribute significantly to our economy. Losing these benefits would be disastrous for farmers, farm workers, and the economy at large.— John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture, on the importance of trade relations between the US and South Africa.
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Key FactsAfriForum Condemns Ramaphosa's Remarks on Emigrants
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- AfriForum has sharply criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa for insulting 49 white Afrikaners who recently emigrated to the United States.
- Ramaphosa labeled the emigrants as 'cowards' and implied their discontent with progress in South Africa.
- AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel urged Ramaphosa to take responsibility for the emigration issue, describing his comments as offensive.
- Kriel emphasized AfriForum's commitment to advocating for the rights of Afrikaners and other minorities in South Africa.
“We know that these people that have left the country have a legitimate concern, that is, the South African Constitutional Court did not protect the Afrikaners against this.”— Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum, discussing the concerns of Afrikaners in South Africa.
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