False claims Afrikaners are persecuted threaten South Africa’s sovereignty, says president

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Rachel Savage in JohannesburgDecember 8, 2025 at 05:50 PM

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that false claims of Afrikaner persecution and white supremacist ideology threaten South Africa's sovereignty and national security. He stated that these claims, amplified by figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk, promote a false narrative of "white genocide." Ramaphosa emphasized the need to counter this narrative both domestically and internationally, as it impacts South Africa's international relations. His remarks come after the US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg and invited Poland instead of South Africa to initial G20 presidency meetings. Ramaphosa believes these actions align with a wider agenda of white supremacy and victimhood, undermining South Africa's progress since the end of apartheid.

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African National Congress (ANC) 50% Elon Musk 70% Donald Trump ×280% Cyril Ramaphosa ×2100% South Africa ×4100%

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south africa 100% afrikaner persecution 90% false claims 80% white supremacy 70% sovereignty 70% donald trump 60% national security 60% white genocide 60% international relations 50% racial privilege 50%