Trump on South Africa

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Trump vs Ramaphosa: A Tug of War Over Land and Dollars!

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Is the South African economy shaking from Trump's threats? Dive into this land of political drama as Ramaphosa responds!

In an unexpected turn of events, South Africa finds itself in the crosshairs of U.S. President Donald Trump as he threatens to cut off funding in light of the country's recent land expropriation laws. On February 2, Trump took to Twitter to express his discontent, claiming that the South African government was unfairly treating specific classes of people regarding its land reforms. The immediate aftermath of his announcement saw a noticeable dip in South Africa's rand, stocks, and government bonds, sending investors into a frenzy as they scrambled to assess the implications of Trump's claims on the nation's economy.

President Cyril Ramaphosa, who signed the controversial land reform bill last month, quickly responded to Trump's assertions. He emphasized that South Africa remains committed to a constitutional democracy founded on laws that promote justice and equality for all citizens. With a staunch defense of his government's actions, Ramaphosa insists that there is no land confiscation happening in South Africa, rather a move towards rental reforms to benefit the previously disadvantaged communities. But would these reassurances be enough to calm both domestic and international markets?

As tensions flare and debates rage on social media, the potential economic fallout raises questions about the future of U.S.-South Africa relations. While Trump’s threats have directly impacted the rand, speculations around trade benefits and aid cuts linger in the air, effectively turning the narrative into a high-stakes game of political chess. In the light of such claims, questions surface regarding foreign influence in local policies and the legitimate application of such reforms.

This saga takes a humorous twist when one realizes that while Trump’s focus is firmly set on land, South African farmers might just be more concerned about how his tweets can affect their morning coffee prices. Both leaders may need to grab their magnifying glasses and scrutinize their politics because land reform in South Africa isn't just a farm issue—it's about creating a more equitable society.

Did you know that South Africa already has a history of land reform dating back to the 1990s, aimed at correcting the injustices of apartheid? Also, South Africa is considered one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, ranking third after Brazil and Colombia! Perhaps there's a lesson in balancing land policies and biodiversity that might ease the tensions brewing between these nations.

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South African assets slump after Trump says he will cut off funding (CNBCAfrica.com)

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 3 (Reuters) – South Africa's rand, stocks and government bonds slumped on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would cut off ...

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Trump threatens South Africa on land expropriation (Moneyweb.co.za)

On Sunday night, he threatened to halt funding (and likely trade benefits) from SA due to the country's updated land expropriation laws. “South Africa is ...

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Donald Trump to cut off funding for South Africa over land seizure ... (BBC News)

President Cyril Ramaphosa last month signed into law a bill aimed at speeding up land reform.

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Trump says he is cutting off funding to South Africa over land ... (The Guardian)

Government of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is 'treating certain classes of people very badly', Trump claims as he demands 'full investigation' of ...

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Trump vows to stop US assistance to South Africa over land law (Financial Times)

The US president claimed recent measures enabled the government to confiscate property unfairly and accused South African authorities of treating “certain ...

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Rand tumbles as Trump trains his sights on South Africa - TechCentral (TechCentral)

US President Donald Trump said America would stop sending aid to South Africa over its land expropriation policies.

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Ramaphosa responds to Trump's land-confiscation claims, says he ... (Creamer Media's Engineering News)

South Africa's Presidency has issued a swift response to US President Donald Trump's threat that aid could be withdrawn, owing to his view that South ...

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Trump to cut off funding for South Africa over expropriation act (Reuters)

WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday, without citing evidence, that "certain classes of people" in South Africa were ...

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South Africa denies 'confiscating land,' after Trump threatens to cut ... (CNN)

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa responded on Monday to US President Donald Trump's threat to cut off aid over the alleged mistreatment of White ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa looks forward to engaging with ... (South African Government)

South Africa is a constitutional democracy that is deeply rooted in the rule of law, justice and equality. The South African government has not confiscated ...

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Trump to cut off funding for South Africa (CNBCAfrica.com)

WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday, without citing evidence, that “certain classes of people” in South Africa were ...

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Trump to cut off funding for South Africa over expropriation act (Polity.org)

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday, without citing evidence, that "certain classes of people" in South Africa were being treated "very badly" and that ...

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South Africa rejects Trump's accusations over expropriation act (Aljazeera.com)

Last month, South Africa adopted a bill for the state to expropriate land to address racial disparities in land ownership after apartheid.

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South Africa's Ramaphosa to engage Trump over aid suspension (Daily Maverick)

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 3 (Reuters) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that he looked forward to engaging with Donald Trump after the U.S. ...

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South Africa's president hits back at Trump and Musk over land law (POLITICO.eu)

Cyril Ramaphosa defends measures that allow the state to seize land without compensation, after the U.S. president accused South Africa of treating “certain ...

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South Africa defends itself against Trump and Musk attacks on land ... (Voice of America)

FILE - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses African National Congress supporters in Johannesburg, May 25, 2024. He says his government had not ...

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ANC needs to realise Trump's warnings to South Africa are more ... (Freedom Front Plus)

President Donald Trump's sharp critique of state abuses, such as expropriation, in South Africa and threat that America will cut millions of dollars in.

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South African assets fall after Trump says will cut off funding (Daily Maverick)

South Africa's rand, stocks, and bonds fell after Trump threatened to cut funding over land expropriation concerns.

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Why Trump has threatened to cut off all future funding to South Africa (Sky News)

Posting on Truth Social, Donald Trump has claimed South Africa is "confiscating land" from "certain classes of People" being treated "VERY BADLY" ...

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Ramaphosa seeks Trump meeting to discuss SA's land reform policy ... (Daily Maverick)

The South African government has dismissed claims by US President Donald Trump that it is 'confiscating land' under the recently adopted Expropriation Act, ...

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Donald Trump, Elon Musk and AfriForum – an unholy trinity pushing ... (Daily Maverick)

US President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and AfriForum have congealed into a trinity aimed at derailing land reform in South Africa.

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Trump is wrong on South African land grabs, despite controversy ... (The Africa Report)

Land expropriation without compensation is a hot topic in South Africa, but US President Donald Trump's claims that land is being confiscated in South ...

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Is South Africa 'confiscating land', like Donald Trump has alleged ... (The Indian Express)

Donald Trump's claims come a week after South Africa implemented the Expropriation Act. His claims were echoed by Elon Musk, who alleged that the new law ...

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Trump-South Africa land row: President Ramaphosa calls Elon Musk ... (BBC News)

President Trump, who Elon Musk advises, has threatened to cut funding over South Africa's land policy.

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Civil society hits back at Trump's 'lies' as he threatens to cut aid to ... (Polity.org)

South African civil society organisations have accused US President Donald Trump of “dangerous lies”, following his statements that South Africa is ...

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South African president and Elon Musk discuss 'misinformation' after ... (CNN)

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to Elon Musk “on issues of misinformation and distortions about South Africa,” the presidency announced on ...

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Trump plans to cut US funding to South Africa over contentious land ... (KFVS)

The South African ...

What is behind Trump's aid threat to South Africa over land? (CNBCAfrica.com)

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 3 (Reuters) – President Cyril Ramaphosa defended South Africa's land policy on Monday after Donald Trump's threat to cut off funding ...

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Trump plans to cut US funding to South Africa over contentious land ... (KBTX)

The South African ...

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South African leader spoke to Elon Musk about misinformation after ... (Reuters)

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to Elon Musk on the subject of misinformation about South Africa, the presidency said on Tuesday, after U.S. ...

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