JOHANNESBURG - South Africa has responded to US President Donald Trump's tweet.
In it, Trump claims certain people are treated very badly and that South Africa is confiscating land.
He claims there are massive human rights violations in the country and wants a full investigation. .
Trump on South Africa: "Terrible things are happening in South Africa ... they're confiscating land and actually they're doing things that are perhaps far worse than that." pic.twitter.com/Wj49Whf71C
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 3, 2025
Responding to Trump, the Presidency said South African government has not confiscated land and that the country is a constitutional democracy that is deeply rooted in the rule of law, justice and equality.
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South Africa is a constitutional democracy that is deeply rooted in the rule of law, justice and equality. The South African government has not confiscated any land.… pic.twitter.com/RgkrugsTt2— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) February 3, 2025