After US President Trump's threat to suspend aid to South Africa over accusations of land confiscation and racism, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke with Elon Musk to address misinformation. The presidency emphasized that South Africa’s land reform policy aims for equitable land access and adheres to constitutional values of law, justice, and fairness. This interaction highlights the tensions surrounding the land policy, especially in the context of historical racial disparities, following legislation aimed at facilitating state-led land expropriation.
On February 3, 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke with Elon Musk about misinformation regarding South Africa following Trump's criticism of the nation's land reform policy.
Ramaphosa emphasized that the land reform policy aims to ensure equitable public access to land and has not involved confiscation of property.
In response to Trump’s accusations, the presidency affirmed South Africa's commitment to the rule of law and values of justice, fairness, and equality.
Musk's social media post suggested that South African land laws are discriminatory, a claim that ignited controversy and prompted Ramaphosa to clarify the government's position.
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