Ramaphosa Dismisses Claims of White Persecution as Misleading and Divisive

Editorial : Africa Eye

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly refuted claims by Elon Musk and former U.S. President Donald Trump alleging that white South Africans—particularly Afrikaners—are victims of targeted persecution. Describing the allegations as a “completely false narrative,” Ramaphosa emphasized that no race or cultural group is being singled out in South Africa. He insisted that while the country faces serious challenges related to violent crime, these issues affect all citizens, regardless of their background.

Experts and government data support Ramaphosa’s stance, indicating no credible evidence of systematic attacks or policies targeting white farmers. The recurring portrayal of white South Africans as victims of racial violence has been criticized as inaccurate and politically charged, often detached from the country’s complex socio-economic realities. Ramaphosa’s remarks serve as a call for a more honest, fact-based discourse—one that avoids inflaming tensions and instead focuses on building unity in a deeply diverse society.