Trump Cuts Funding to South Africa Amid Land Expropriation Dispute

US President Donald Trump announced plans to cut all future funding to South Africa, citing allegations of land confiscation and mistreatment of certain classes of people as reasons for his decision. He characterized the country's updated land expropriation laws as a 'massive human rights violation' and indicated that funding, which has totaled over $8 billion in the past two decades, would be halted until a full investigation takes place. The South African government, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, contends that the expropriation bill allows for negotiations with property owners and does not permit arbitrary confiscation. Critics fear a scenario similar to Zimbabwe's controversial land seizures. Trump's remarks have reignited debates over land ownership in South Africa, which remains a contentious issue three decades post-apartheid. The South African embassy has yet to formally respond to Trump's claims.