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Trump Threatens Aid Cuts to South Africa Amidst Land Law Controversy

Donald Trump vows to withdraw US aid from South Africa, escalating tensions over controversial land expropriation law supported by Elon Musk.

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Trump vows to save white South Africans while Musk calls for welcoming them as refugees
Salon

Salon

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As Elon Musk Warns of Persecution of White People, Trump Says He Will Block Aid to South Africa
Mother Jones

Mother Jones

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Trump-South Africa land row: President Ramaphosa calls Elon Musk to calm tensions
BBC News

BBC News

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President Donald Trump plans to cut US aid to South Africa in response to a new law enabling land seizure without compensation, claiming it's a human rights violation. Elon Musk, originating from South Africa, echoed Trump's concerns about 'racist ownership laws,' highlighting tensions over land inequality rooted in apartheid. Critics argue the law aims to rectify historical injustices and is not as detrimental as Trump and Musk suggest. The Democratic Alliance opposes aid cuts, warning they could harm vulnerable populations reliant on vital health programs.

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