Ramaphosa rejects AfriForum meeting: ‘They peddled lies about SA’

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Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa will not meet with AfriForum and Solidarity, accusing them of deliberately spreading misinformation about South Africa, particularly regarding the Expropriation Act, presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed.

AfriForum, an organisation advocating for Afrikaner interests, recently turned down an offer from former US President Donald Trump to relocate to the United States for refugee protection.

According to IOL, the group had previously written to US authorities, alleging that land was being forcibly seized in South Africa. In their letter, they also urged Trump to take action against ANC politicians.

Their claims allegedly influenced Trump’s decision to cut financial aid to the country, a move widely condemned by the government and citizens.

Magwenya dismissed AfriForum’s request to meet with Ramaphosa, questioning their sudden interest after their past international campaign against South Africa.

“In 2018, AfriForum engaged in an international tour in which they peddled lies about South Africa. They misrepresented our country and our laws and they did so deliberately. Prior to that tour, they didn’t seek an audience with the president.

“It’s not clear as to exactly why they are seeking an audience now. But I can tell you categorically, the president will not meet with them,” Magwenya said during an interview with SABC News.

He said that the government was still engaging with US officials to understand the reasoning behind Trump’s sanctions, despite the US being aware that no land expropriation without compensation was taking place.

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