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Trump Confronts Ramaphosa Over South Africa Farm Claims

4/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over genocide claims against white farmers in South Africa.
Ramaphosa refuted the claims, citing data showing most farm killings involved black victims and that crime affects all races.
Trump's asylum offer to Afrikaners has drawn mixed reactions.
The Economic Freedom Fighters' controversial song remains protected by the Supreme Court.

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U.S. President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over genocide claims against white farmers in South Africa.
Ramaphosa refuted the claims, citing data showing most farm killings involved black victims and that crime affects all races.
Trump's asylum offer to Afrikaners has drawn mixed reactions.
The Economic Freedom Fighters' controversial song remains protected by the Supreme Court.