President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke with Elon Musk about misinformation regarding South Africa, following US President Donald Trump’s claim that the country was confiscating land and mistreating certain groups.
‘In the process, the President reiterated South Africa’s constitutionally embedded values of the respect for the rule of law, justice, fairness and equality,’ the Presidency said in a post on X.
In the process, the President reiterated South Africa’s constitutionally embedded values of the respect for the rule of law, justice,…On Monday, Ramaphosa clarified, in response to Trump’s claims, that no land had been confiscated by the government and that the policy’s goal was to promote fair and inclusive access to land.
‘South Africa is a constitutional democracy that is deeply rooted in the rule of law, justice, and equality. The South African government has not confiscated any land,’ Ramaphosa said.signed a law permitting land expropriation without compensation in specific cases, Most private farmland in South Africa remains in white hands, a legacy of colonial-era policies and apartheid-era forced removals.Trump criticised the policy, accusing South Africa of land confiscation and threatening to cut aid until an investigation is conducted.Post-apartheid efforts relied on a ‘willing seller, willing buyer’ model, which some argue slowed progress.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South Africans Blast Cyril Ramaphosa for Calling Elon Musk, Mzansi Accuses President of BeggingSouth Africans are unhappy with President Cyril Ramaphosa after he phoned Elon Musk to discuss recent claims made by the Tesla owner and Donald Trump's threats.
Read more »
Ramaphosa Calls Elon Musk Amidst Trump's Land Law ThreatSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to Elon Musk to address a dispute with the US administration over a new land law. US President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding to South Africa over allegations of land confiscation and mistreatment of certain groups. Musk, a close advisor to Trump, criticized Ramaphosa's land ownership laws. Ramaphosa, however, reiterated South Africa's commitment to the rule of law, justice, fairness, and equality.
Read more »
‘Openly racist’: Elon Musk sparks heated debate with Ramaphosa clapbackPretoria-born Elon Musk has publicly criticised SA President Cyril Ramaphosa for promoting 'openly racist' legislature.
Read more »
Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool To Attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s PlacePresident Cyril Ramaphosa will not attend the inauguration of USA president-Elect Donald Trump. ambassador Ebrahim Rasool will represent South Africa.
Read more »
Trump inauguration: No invitation for SA president Cyril Ramaphosa ‘isn’t a snub’Ramaphosa was attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, and SA's ambassador was sent to the inauguration.
Read more »
Ramaphosa Congratulates Trump, South Africa Focuses on Investment at WEF Amidst Trump's Policy ShiftsThis article discusses President Cyril Ramaphosa's congratulations to newly re-elected President Donald Trump and South Africa's participation in the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. It highlights President Ramaphosa's efforts to position South Africa as an attractive investment destination and Trump's return to the White House and his planned policy changes, which are generating significant discussion in Davos.
Read more »