Ramaphosa Rejects Trump's 'White Genocide' Claims: South Africa's Transformation at the Forefront

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa directly addressed claims made by former US President Donald Trump regarding alleged white genocide in South Africa. Ramaphosa firmly rejected Trump’s assertions during a recent interview, stating that the claims are inaccurate and fueled by those opposed to South Africa's transformation. He clarified that the white Afrikaner citizens emigrating do not qualify as refugees under international law, emphasizing that they are not facing persecution. "Those people who are being enticed to go to the United States do not fit the definition of a refugee," Ramaphosa stated. He further explained that South Africa's history involves colonizers who never fully departed, and the nation has never expelled them. The president's comments highlight the ongoing challenges of reconciliation and transformation in post-apartheid South Africa, and the sensitive nature of international relations between South Africa and the United States. A face-to-face meeting between Ramaphosa and Trump is anticipated to further discuss the matter.