More than 10,000 white South African farmers have expressed interest in relocating to the United States following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump.
The move has sparked intense debate, raising concerns about the potential economic and social consequences for South Africa.
On 7 February 2025, Trump signed an executive order freezing aid to South Africa and prioritising the resettlement of Afrikaners in the United States as refugees.
The White House cited South Africa’s recently enacted Expropriation Act, arguing that it discriminates against the white minority population by allowing the state to seize land without compensation.
