Trump Freezes Aid to South Africa Over Land Expropriation Law

US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to halt aid to South Africa due to a controversial law that permits the government to seize farmland from ethnic minorities, particularly White farmers, without compensation.

Trump argues that this law demonstrates a severe disregard for citizens' rights and constitutes human rights violations.

The order also mandates US agencies to support Afrikaners, a group of European descent, who are fleeing South Africa due to perceived discrimination.

South Africa's foreign ministry has criticized the order, stating it is factually inaccurate and overlooks the country's history of colonialism and apartheid.

Trump also cited South Africa's stance against Israel and its actions in Gaza as additional reasons for the aid freeze.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has refuted the claims of land confiscation and reaffirmed the nation's commitment to justice and equality.