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South Africa Denies Claims of “White Genocide,” Focuses on Rural Safety

July 17, 2025
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South Africa’s Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has dismissed international claims of a “genocide” targeting white farmers and Afrikaners, calling the allegations misleading and harmful to the country’s efforts to address real crime challenges.

Speaking at a parliamentary meeting this week, Mchunu clarified that the term “genocide” refers to systematic, state-backed violence—a definition that does not match South Africa’s crime data. While farm murders remain a serious issue, he noted they make up a small portion of the country’s overall homicide rate, which recorded 6,953 deaths in the latest quarter.

“We must not let exaggerated claims, often pushed by fringe groups and amplified overseas, overshadow our policy discussions,” Mchunu told lawmakers. “Our focus is protecting all farmers and workers, regardless of race, without spreading false narratives that harm South Africa’s reputation and economy.”

Claims from Abroad

Accusations of a “white genocide” have gained traction in some foreign circles, particularly after former U.S. President Donald Trump repeated the claim and suggested fast-track asylum for Afrikaners. AfriForum, a civil rights group, recently handed police eight unsolved farm murder cases from late 2024, arguing they show a racial motive. Mchunu ordered a special investigation team but stressed that evidence must not be confused with claims of genocide.

South African courts have also rejected the “white genocide” narrative. Earlier this year, the Western Cape High Court dismissed the claim in a legal case, calling it “clearly imagined.” Politicians from various parties, including the ANC and Democratic Alliance, have supported Mchunu’s stance, warning that exaggerating racial violence could worsen tensions during ongoing land reform discussions.

Crime Data and Safety Measures

Independent analysts say farm attacks are mostly driven by robbery, not race, and often affect black farmworkers as well—a fact overlooked in “white genocide” claims. Meanwhile, rural safety initiatives, including drone surveillance and rapid-response teams, have contributed to a 12% drop in farm attacks in some regions, according to preliminary police data.

Agricultural groups Agri SA and the African Farmers’ Association of South Africa (AFASA) backed Mchunu’s comments, urging cooperation on practical safety measures like improved lighting, emergency radio links, and rural patrols.

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