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Trump Threatens Aid Cut to South Africa Over Land Reform Claims as “Kill the Boer” Legal Battle Escalates

March 25, 2025
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In a fresh diplomatic flare-up, former U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to terminate all American funding to South Africa—potentially jeopardizing $440 million in annual aid—over unsubstantiated claims of discriminatory land policies and the alleged persecution of minority groups. His remarks coincide with mounting controversy over South Africa’s judiciary after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) upheld a ruling that the EFF’s “Kill the Boer” chant does not qualify as hate speech.

Trump’s Aid Ultimatum

Trump, in a sweeping statement, accused South Africa’s government of unfair treatment toward “certain classes of people” and referenced land expropriation concerns—a recurring but largely unimplemented policy debate in the country. Though he offered no concrete evidence, his threat aligns with long-standing claims by some right-wing groups alleging systemic threats against white farmers.

The South African government has firmly denied these allegations, with President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterating that crime affects all communities and dismissing narratives of targeted violence. Analysts warn that if Trump’s proposal gains traction in Washington, it could strain already tense U.S.-South Africa relations, particularly amid reports that the Biden administration is weighing sanctions against South African officials tied to corruption or anti-U.S. policies.

AfriForum’s Legal Defeat Fuels Outrage

Meanwhile, AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel condemned the SCA’s dismissal of their appeal to ban Julius Malema’s “Kill the Boer” chant, which the civil rights group argues incites violence against white farmers. The court upheld a prior ruling that the song—a decades-old protest refrain—does not meet the legal threshold for hate speech.

Kriel called the decision “dangerous” and announced plans to escalate the battle to the Constitutional Court, insisting the chant perpetuates farm-attack rhetoric. The EFF, however, hailed the ruling as a victory for freedom of expression and anti-apartheid resistance heritage.

Broader Implications

The twin controversies highlight South Africa’s precarious position on the global stage, where domestic policies and legal battles increasingly draw foreign scrutiny. While the government maintains that land reform will be lawful and equitable, international perceptions—fueled by figures like Trump—risk further politicizing the issue.

As AfriForum prepares its final legal challenge and U.S.-South Africa relations hang in the balance, the outcomes could redefine both the nation’s social cohesion and its geopolitical standing. Observers warn that weaponizing these debates risks deepening divisions rather than resolving them.

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