White South Africans divided on US refugee offer

BBC News - WorldEN 6 min read 100% complete December 8, 2025 at 06:05 AM

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White South Africans are divided over the US government's offer of refugee status, prioritizing Afrikaners and other victims of discrimination. Thousands of Afrikaners, descendants of early European settlers, have applied since President Trump's executive order earlier this year. Marthinus, a white farmer in Free State province, applied for refugee status for his family due to fears of violent attacks, citing the murders of relatives and high crime rates. While Trump has reduced the overall US refugee intake, Afrikaners are being prioritized for resettlement. However, not all white South Africans believe they are specifically targeted, and black farmers are also victims of the country's widespread crime.

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