US President Donald Trump has threatened to suspend all aid to South Africa citing its land policy as a reason. Trump's announcement on social media platform Truth Social claimed South Africa is treating certain groups 'VERY BADLY' and that land is being confiscated. South Africa's presidency refuted these claims, stating that the recently adopted Expropriation Act is not a land confiscation instrument but a legal process ensuring equitable land access. They hope to clarify the situation with the US administration.
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.’s office on Monday said he hoped to discuss South Africa’s land policy with the United States administration after US President Donald Trump said it was a good reason to suspend all aid to the country.
“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,” it said. “We trust President Trump’s advisers will make use of the investigative period to attain a thorough understanding of South Africa’s policies within the framework of a constitutional democracy,” his office said.
The presidency also made the same point that expropriation was not a new concept in South Africa, nor confined to the country but common throughout the world. Trump closed the tap a fortnight ago when, hours after taking office, he announced a 90-day freeze on all funding for the United States Agency for International Development .
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