Overview
- President Trump signed an executive order freezing U.S. aid to South Africa, citing the country's new land expropriation law and alleged human rights violations against Afrikaner farmers.
- The South African government denies claims of discriminatory land seizures, asserting the law is a constitutional effort to address apartheid-era injustices and ensure equitable land access.
- The executive order also criticizes South Africa's foreign policy positions, including its accusations against Israel in the International Court of Justice and its renewed ties with Iran.
- South Africa's Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation labeled the move as a campaign of misinformation, emphasizing the country's commitment to justice and fairness.
- U.S.-South Africa relations face further strain, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing a boycott of the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg.