Elon Musk faced criticism from ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba after Donald Trump announced a halt to funding to South Africa. Mashaba accused Musk of misinforming Trump about the country's land reform policy and using his influence to harm South Africa. This follows the recent passage of South Africa's Expropriation Bill, which allows the government to acquire private land for public use.
Musk faces criticism for influencing Trump to pull funding from SA following the controversial Expropriation BillActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has lambasted Elon Musk amid Donald Trump 's declaration to cut funding to SA. Image: Anna Moneymaker, Chip Somodevilla, Darren Stewartwas confiscating land and, consequently, mistreating certain classes of people — opened a giant can of worms, which continues to attract a tumult of responses.
In the time since, ActionSA's Herman Mashaba has contributed to the debate, berating Elon Musk, whom many accused of influencing Trump to pull funding."I can tell you South Africans are resilient": SA man defends country against Donald Trump's threats "Unfortunately, you spew lies against our country, misinform President Trump about what is happening. You use your position to build a better and equitable world but have chosen to do the opposite. The truth will always triumph," said Mashaba.
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