Ramaphosa rejects 'white persecution' claims amid Trump, Musk allegations

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected claims of persecution against white citizens, labeling them a 'completely false narrative.' This response comes amid accusations from figures such as U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, who have suggested that the Black-led government is promoting 'white genocide' against Afrikaners, descendants of colonial settlers. In his address, Ramaphosa emphasized the need for unity and urged South Africans not to let external narratives foster division. Musk's claims were fueled by a rally held by the Economic Freedom Fighters, where a controversial song referencing Afrikaners was performed. Experts argue that while farm murders do occur, they represent a small fraction of overall homicide rates, challenging the notion of systematic targeting. Trump's recent executive order, which cut funding to South Africa and offered refugee status to Afrikaners, has further escalated the tension surrounding these allegations.