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Trump Imposes Sanctions on South Africa Over Land Confiscation

2/8/2025

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In a bold move, former President Donald Trump has enacted sanctions against South Africa in response to its controversial Expropriation Act 13 of 2024, which permits the government to confiscate Afrikaner land without compensation. The sanctions cut U.S. aid and focus on resettling Afrikaner refugees, prompting South Africa's government to denounce them as mere "political theatre," while global reactions remain mixed.

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In a bold move, former President Donald Trump has enacted sanctions against South Africa in response to its controversial Expropriation Act 13 of 2024, which permits the government to confiscate Afrikaner land without compensation. The sanctions cut U.S. aid and focus on resettling Afrikaner refugees, prompting South Africa's government to denounce them as mere "political theatre," while global reactions remain mixed.