
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order cutting all foreign aid to South Africa, citing concerns about the country "seizing" ethnic minority Afrikaners’ agricultural property without compensation. Trump alleged South Africa's recently enacted Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 "dismantles equal opportunity in employment, education, and business." The order notes "hateful rhetoric" and government actions have been "fueling disproportionate violence against racially disfavored landowners." South African President Cyril Ramaphosa previously released a statement arguing that no land was confiscated. "We look forward to engaging with the Trump administration over...