Following the implementation of South Africa's Expropriation Act, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order halting US aid to South Africa. The order cites concerns over racial discrimination and property confiscation, prompting a response from South African government officials who emphasize their commitment to diplomacy and address the order's factual inaccuracies.
The South African government says it remains committed to finding diplomatic solutions to any misunderstandings or disputes arising from the recently promulgated Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 and other policies.
The head of each agency may permit the provision of such foreign aid or assistance if deemed necessary or appropriate.“It is of great concern that the foundational premise of this order lacks factual accuracy and fails to recognise South Africa’s profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid. We reiterate that South Africa remains committed to finding diplomatic solutions to any misunderstandings or disputes,” he said.
“It is ironic that the executive order makes provision for refugee status in the US for a group in South Africa that remains among the most economically privileged, while vulnerable people in the US from other parts of the world are being deported and denied asylum despite real hardship,” he said.The Expropriation Act states that property may not be expropriated arbitrarily or for a purpose other than a public purpose or in the public interest.
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