South Africa's Land Law Explained – and Why It so Inflames Donald Trump

Worldview: Ramaphosa's Expropriation Act sparks global outcry and domestic divide over land reform

Ramaphosa’s Expropriation Act ignites fierce local and international opposition, spotlighting South Africa’s unresolved land reform and racial inequality.

South Africa's land law explained – and why it so inflames Donald Trump

The law allows for land to be seized without compensation in rare cases and 'in the public interest'.

South Africa's high violence and land debates clash with Western media views

Trump's comments on South Africa spark outrage, but local concerns focus on violence and property rights, challenging Western media narratives.

Dimmed lights can be blinding

Our poor Cupcake was traumatised by US President Donald Trump’s antics during last week’s controversial state visit.  At the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa mentioned how he immediately became suspicious when the lights were dimmed.  In addition, the president saw broadcaster Clement Manyathela, a journalist who covered his state visit in Washington DC. It all felt like déjà vu.   Ramaphos…

Unpacking the South African land law that so inflames Trump

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is at the centre of a political firestorm after he approved a law that gives the state the power to expropriate some privately owned land without compensation for owners. The law, which is yet to be implemented, has drawn the ire of US President Donald Trump, who sees it as […] The post Unpacking the South African land law that so inflames Trump appeared first on Ghanamma.com.

Page: Trump's South Africa grudge based on racist fiction

I can hardly think of President Donald Trump and Africa without also remembering his global insult to underdeveloped nations.