Cape Town – South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile has dismissed claims by former US President Donald Trump about a “genocide of white Afrikaners” in the country, saying Trump has been misinformed.
Speaking at the Africa Travel Indaba in KwaZulu-Natal, Mashatile invited Trump to visit South Africa to witness the reality, emphasizing that the nation is peaceful and racially united.
Trump previously warned he would boycott the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa unless the alleged violence against white farmers is addressed.
“When the President (referring to Cyril Ramaphosa) decides to visit the US, he will invite President Trump so that he can see our beautiful country,” Mashatile said.
[WATCH] Deputy President Paul Mashatile says when President Cyril Ramaphosa undertakes a working visit to the United States, he will persuade President Donald Trump to come to SA and witness that there is no genocide taking place against white farmers.#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/wUnifz3oVH
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) May 13, 2025
“There’s no genocide here. We are beautiful, happy people. Black and White working, and living together,” he said with confidence, nodding his head.
“So I hope he will accept the invitation and come because I think he’s been lied to. There’s no genocide.”
He criticised South African leadership and media for allegedly ignoring these attacks and claimed white farmers are being murdered and dispossessed of land. His administration even granted asylum to 49 Afrikaners fleeing South Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has refuted Trump’s allegations, stating in a phone call that such claims are false and that he looks forward to meeting Trump to resolve tensions.
The U.S. is due to assume the G20 presidency from South Africa later this year, but some former Trump administration officials have already been boycotting meetings over these concerns.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
