In South Africa, some White farmers seek Trump's support over expropriation law

In South Africa, some White farmers seek Trump's support over expropriation law

Land reform has been at the forefront of political debate in South Africa in recent months, leading to strained relations with Donald Trump and his administration. A new law allows the government to expropriate land without compensation in rare cases where the land is abandoned or not being used. This has led some farmers and activists to call on the US president and Elon Musk for help, claiming that White South Africans are victims of racial pe…

Africa: The U.S.-South Africa Imbroglio, and Its Implications for U.S.-Africa Relations

US-South Africa relations have been tense and difficult for several years, but with the advent of the Trump Administration they have reached a critical juncture. The eventual outcome of this bilateral relationship is likely to impact US relationships with the rest of Africa, particularly the Great Lakes region and southern Africa. The following explores US-Africa trade relations, exemplified by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), and …

Worldview: Trump’s Afrikaner crusade sparks backlash, strains US-South Africa ties

US President Donald Trump’s vocal support for Afrikaner grievances in South Africa has ignited a fierce backlash and deepened diplomatic tensions between Washington and Pretoria.

South Africa must reform to maintain US trade - Focus on Transport and Logistics

South Africa must reform to maintain US tradeApril 16, 2025 https://focusontransport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/speaker/post-41602.mp3?cb=1744808894.mp3 South Africa’s government should not have played fast and loose with our relationship with the United States, says NICHOLAS WOODE-SMITH. He believes that the consequences could be nothing short of catastrophic for South Africans.Even without t…