Ramaphosa selamat dari serangan Trump atas ‘genosida putih’

Article: ‘Turn the lights down’ – the unexpected turn of events in the Trump-Ramaphosa meeting

Donald Trump has emerged as a strong advocate for right-wing Afrikaner groups, challenging South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The US president’s surprise confrontation with Ramaphosa in the Oval Office was met with praise from groups like the Solidarity Movement, who had been actively lobbying the Trump administration. They saw it as an opportunity to bring attention to South Africa’s “enormous problems” on a global scale.

Ernst Roets, a prominent figure in the Afrikaner community, expressed his admiration for Trump’s actions, stating that he had made history by showcasing videos of controversial political figures and highlighting issues like farm murders.

Solidarity’s Jaco Kleynhans even went as far as suggesting that Trump deserved a Nobel Prize for shedding light on the farm murder crisis.

However, Afrikaner political columnist Pieter du Toit viewed the incident as a result of misinformation spread by certain South African activists to the American right-wing.

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Despite the tension, Cyril Ramaphosa remained composed and brought in his team to address Trump’s claims of persecution against white individuals.

Many South Africans commended Ramaphosa for his handling of the situation, contrasting his demeanor with Trump’s more aggressive approach.

Critics of the right-wing groups argued that their actions lacked patriotism by pushing for a tougher stance against South Africa from the Trump administration.

They highlighted South Africa’s government of national unity, which consists of various parties working together to address the nation’s challenges, including high crime rates and unemployment.

For most South Africans, the unity displayed at the White House represented a collective effort to counter Trump’s rhetoric.

The government delegation included John Steenhuisen, South Africa’s top white politician and leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), who acknowledged the safety concerns in the country and emphasized the need for increased policing efforts.

Steenhuisen also refuted claims of mass exodus among white farmers, stating that many were committed to staying and contributing to South Africa’s progress.

Trump’s video spotlighted the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party and its leader Julius Malema, known for his controversial statements and calls for land nationalization.

Ramaphosa defended the existence of the EFF, citing democratic principles, while Steenhuisen highlighted the importance of unity in addressing the country’s challenges.

Overall, the meeting underscored the complexities of South African politics, with differing viewpoints and approaches towards national issues.

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Trade unionist Zingiswa Losi echoed the sentiment that crime, rather than race, was a primary concern in South Africa.

Ramaphosa reiterated the country’s commitment to democracy and unity, invoking the legacy of Nelson Mandela as a symbol of reconciliation.

While some Afrikaners felt compelled to leave South Africa, Trump’s offer of refugee status to them has sparked debate and division within the country.

The meeting in the Oval Office was deemed “uncomfortable” by some, with differing opinions on the portrayal of South Africa’s challenges and priorities.

As discussions continue, the focus remains on finding common ground and solutions to move South Africa forward in a cohesive manner.

Billionaire Afrika Selatan, Johann Rupert, memberitahu Trump bahwa mereka yang tinggal di kampung Cape Town menghadapi tingkat kekerasan terburuk dari geng-geng terkenal.

Beberapa juga memuji presiden Afrika Selatan atas taktiknya – membawa golfer terkenal Afrikaner ke pertemuan untuk meredakan ketegangan.

Ketika diundang untuk berbicara, Ernie Els mengeluarkan paspornya Afrika Selatan untuk membuktikan patriotisme – dan berbicara tentang rasa hormatnya terhadap Mandela setelah dia berhasil menyatukan negara setelah apartheid – tapi mengatakan ia ingin melihat Afrika Selatan berkembang dengan bantuan Amerika.

Retief Goosen mungkin menambahkan lebih banyak bahan bakar ke api, berbicara tentang betapa sulitnya bagi saudaranya untuk bertani di luar kota utara Polokwane – menjelaskan bagaimana dia menghadapi “pertempuran konstan” dengan orang-orang yang mencoba “membakar ladang dan mengusir Anda”.

Meskipun dia berakhir dengan mengatakan bahwa meskipun takut akan kejahatan, “orang-orang hidup dengan baik, terlepas dari apa yang sedang terjadi.”

Pebisnis miliarder Johann Rupert, juga seorang Afrikaner, menunjukkan bahwa tingkat pembunuhan tertinggi di Afrika Selatan berada di kampung Cape Town, di mana sebagian besar penduduknya adalah orang kulit hitam atau berwarna – seperti yang dikenal di Afrika Selatan – dan berada di bawah kekuasaan geng-geng kejam.

Sementara Zingiswa Losi, presiden serikat dagang terbesar Afrika Selatan, mengatakan kepada Trump tentang situasi menghancurkan di daerah pedesaan “di mana mayoritas hitam berada”.

“Anda akan melihat wanita, orang tua, diperkosa, dibunuh, dibunuh,” katanya.

Dia mendesak delegasi untuk mengatasi masalah melalui perdagangan – dan menciptakan lapangan kerja.

“Masalah di Afrika Selatan, bukan tentang ras, tetapi tentang kejahatan.”

Ini adalah perasaan yang akan disetujui oleh kebanyakan orang Afrika Selatan.

Lebih lanjut tentang hubungan Amerika Serikat-Afrika Selatan:

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