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Afrikaners want to establishing an autonomous state in South Africa
27 Feb 2025 at 16:47hrs | Views
AfriForum, the minority interests lobby group, met with senior representatives of Trump's administration on Tuesday, saying this was part of its fight for the interests of Afrikaners.
Trump has offered to re-house white Afrikaners as refugees in his country.
The group reportedly submitted a memorandum to the United States government, seeking support for their political and economic interests in the country. The memorandum, addressed to former U.S. President Donald Trump, outlines the group's claims regarding their status in South Africa and their desire for autonomy.
According to the document, the Afrikaners assert that they are both westerners and indigenous to Africa - an assertion that has sparked significant controversy. Critics argue that this claim contradicts historical records, which indicate that Afrikaners are descendants of Dutch, German, and French settlers who arrived in southern Africa in the 17th century.
The memorandum also states that Afrikaners constitute approximately 75% of South Africa's farmers, a statistic that opponents interpret as evidence of historical land dispossession of indigenous African populations. The group is reportedly seeking assistance from Trump to maintain their current land holdings and agricultural dominance.
Furthermore, the Afrikaners are requesting support in establishing an autonomous state "on the southern tip of Africa." This proposal has been met with strong opposition, with some commentators labeling it as an attempt to circumvent South Africa's democratic framework and territorial integrity. Others have questioned the legality and implications of such a request, raising concerns about its potential impact on national unity and sovereignty.
The memorandum has ignited debate over South Africa's land ownership patterns, historical injustices, and the political future of minority groups within the country. While the U.S. government has yet to officially respond, the issue is expected to remain a topic of discussion in both domestic and international circles.
Trump has offered to re-house white Afrikaners as refugees in his country.
The group reportedly submitted a memorandum to the United States government, seeking support for their political and economic interests in the country. The memorandum, addressed to former U.S. President Donald Trump, outlines the group's claims regarding their status in South Africa and their desire for autonomy.
According to the document, the Afrikaners assert that they are both westerners and indigenous to Africa - an assertion that has sparked significant controversy. Critics argue that this claim contradicts historical records, which indicate that Afrikaners are descendants of Dutch, German, and French settlers who arrived in southern Africa in the 17th century.
The memorandum also states that Afrikaners constitute approximately 75% of South Africa's farmers, a statistic that opponents interpret as evidence of historical land dispossession of indigenous African populations. The group is reportedly seeking assistance from Trump to maintain their current land holdings and agricultural dominance.
Furthermore, the Afrikaners are requesting support in establishing an autonomous state "on the southern tip of Africa." This proposal has been met with strong opposition, with some commentators labeling it as an attempt to circumvent South Africa's democratic framework and territorial integrity. Others have questioned the legality and implications of such a request, raising concerns about its potential impact on national unity and sovereignty.
The memorandum has ignited debate over South Africa's land ownership patterns, historical injustices, and the political future of minority groups within the country. While the U.S. government has yet to officially respond, the issue is expected to remain a topic of discussion in both domestic and international circles.
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