Thousands of White South Africans Protest in Pretoria Supporting Trump

In Pretoria, hundreds of white South Africans, primarily from the Afrikaner community, gathered to express support for former President Donald Trump, alleging that they face racial discrimination under the South African government. The protest was spurred by Trump's recent executive order which cut U.S. aid to South Africa and offered refugee status to Afrikaners, claiming they are targeted by new land expropriation laws. The South African government has firmly rejected these claims, asserting that the law is not racially motivated and aims to address historical injustices without arbitrary land seizures. President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized that forced removals will not be tolerated, reflecting on the painful legacy of apartheid. Activists argue that certain laws unfairly affect white citizens and have compiled evidence of perceived injustices. The situation highlights ongoing tensions in South Africa regarding race and land reform issues.